AAP leader challenges Yadav to donate match earnings to Pahalgam terror victims’ families following Asia Cup victory dedication
AAP’s Bold Challenge to Suryakumar Yadav
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj took aim at India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav after his Asia Cup win dedication to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Bharadwaj dared Yadav, the BCCI, and ICC to donate all their earnings from the match to the families of the victims.
In Hindi, Bharadwaj said:
“Agar tumhari aukaat hai, aur tumhari BCCI ki aukaat hai, aur tumhari ICC ki aukaat hai, toh jitna paisa tumne broadcasting rights aur advertisers se kamaya hai, woh 26 vidhwahon ko de do. Tabhi hum maanenge ki tumne sach mein dedicate kiya hai.”
He added that the dedication without action was “farzi” (fake) and embarrassing.
Match Highlights and Reactions
- India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in a match overshadowed by boycott calls on social media.
- Yadav dedicated the win to “our armed forces who took part in Operation Sindoor” and stood with victims’ families.
- Indian players refused to shake hands with the Pakistani team; the captains did not shake hands at the toss.
- No immediate response from Yadav, BCCI, or ICC on Bharadwaj’s challenge.
Political Responses and Controversy
- Opposition leaders criticized the Centre’s decision to play Pakistan amid terror tensions.
- Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray called it a “farce of patriotism” and urged breaking all ties with Pakistan.
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the Centre for allowing the match but not Sikh pilgrims’ visit.
- Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said opposing the match was unfair.
Background: Pahalgam Attack and Operation Sindoor
- The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 killed 26 tourists, including a Nepali citizen.
- The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility.
- India launched Operation Sindoor in May, targeting terrorist sites in Pakistan and PoK in retaliation.
