Controversy Brews: BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Afridi's Praise

The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi after former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi praised his mindset. The Congress hit back, highlighting Afridi's ties with BJP members. Afridi's remarks come amid tensions following the Asia Cup match, which India played after a terror attack in Pahalgam, escalating the BJP-Congress conflict.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken aim at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following comments from former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi, who praised Gandhi's 'positive mindset'. The BJP accused Gandhi of being a 'darling of Pakistan' and suggested that Pakistanis could even choose him as their leader.

In response, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate shared a photo of Afridi with BJP leader Anurag Thakur, criticizing the ruling party for questioning the Congress's ties while maintaining their own connections with individuals like Afridi.

Afridi's praise, along with his criticism of the BJP-led government in India, coincided with a controversy in Pakistan over the Indian cricket team not shaking hands with their opponents during a recent Asia Cup match. This incident is linked to India's solidarity with victims of a terror attack in Pahalgam, which had led to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

(With inputs from agencies.)