‘Rohit Sharma Is Fat’: Congress Spokesperson Questions Indian Captain’s Fitness And Captaincy, BJP Reacts – News18

Last Updated:March 03, 2025, 08:25 is

After a Congress spokesperson fat-shamed Rohit Sharma and questioned his captaincy, the BJP hit back, stating that Congress is not a “Mohabbat ki Dukan” but rather “Nafrat ke Bhaijan”.

Congress spokesperson Dr Shama Mohamed criticised Indian captain Rohit Sharma, calling him “overweight” and “the most unimpressive captain India has ever had”. Her remarks came after Rohit was dismissed for 15 runs off 17 balls in yesterday’s Champions Trophy match against New Zealand, which India won by 44 runs. Mohamed’s comment has ignited a heated debate on social media, with many including BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla responding, claiming that those who once opposed the country are now targeting the Indian cricket team.

He went on to say that the Congress, which brands itself as “Mohabbat ki dukan (shop of love),” is actually “Nafrat ke bhaijan (Messengers of hate)”.

What did Congress Spokesperson say?

“Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!

BJP lashes out at Congress

Poonawalla mocked Congress, pointing out that those who lost 90 elections under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership have no ground to call Rohit “unimpressive”.

Those who have lost 90 elections under the captaincy of Rahul Gandhi are calling the captaincy of Rohit Sharma unimpressive!” said Poonawalla. He added, “I guess 6 ducks in Delhi and 90 election losses is impressive but winning the T20 World Cup isn’t! Rohit has a brilliant track record as captain by the way!”

“While opposing India, its institutions, and its armed forces – while repeatedly saying they are against the Indian state – Congress has now turned against the Indian team as well,” said Poonawalla.

(This is a developing copy)