Kamran Akmal, a former Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman, sparked controversy with his comments about India’s Prime Minister. He claimed India is being held hostage by one person and their politics. This comes after Pakistan’s former cricketers have been making provocative statements against India or trying to create divisions within the country.
In a show hosted by news anchor Waseem Badami on ARY News, Akmal said, “We’ve toured India many times. It’s a country with amazing people. One person is risking the entire nation for their politics.” He added that the people must decide what’s best for India, how to run the country, stabilize the economy, and build relationships.
This comment comes after a ceasefire ended a three-day skirmish between India and Pakistan. On April 22, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam led to the Indian army conducting an air strike in Pakistan, destroying several terrorist camps. Pakistan responded with indiscriminate firing in civilian areas along the border, claiming to have shot down several Indian fighter jets, including a Rafale. However, India has denied these claims, stating there’s no evidence to support them.
The attack in Pahalgam was an attempt to create Hindu-Muslim tensions in India, which the Indian government and people have thwarted. Now, former Pakistani cricketers like Kamran Akmal and Shahid Afridi are spreading propaganda against India.
Recent Tensions
- India and Pakistan have a long history of conflict, with multiple skirmishes along the border.
- The recent ceasefire has eased tensions, but the relationship between the two countries remains volatile.
It’s clear that tensions between India and Pakistan are running high, with both sides trading blows and accusations. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the relationship between the two nations will evolve.