India-Pakistan Cricket Dilemma Amid Political Tensions
In light of ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Indian MPs Arvind Sawant and Asaduddin Owaisi urged India to refrain from playing cricket with Pakistan. Their remarks follow heated debates about national security and are significant with the upcoming Asia Cup, where both nations are in the same group.
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Indian Members of Parliament, Arvind Sawant and Asaduddin Owaisi, have voiced strong opposition against engaging in cricket matches with Pakistan amid current tensions between the two nations. The call comes as the Asia Cup approaches, where India and Pakistan find themselves in the same group.
During a special debate addressing the Pahalgam terror strikes and Operation Sindoor, Sawant expressed concern over India's historical restraint in wartime, questioning why India did not capitalize on its advantageous position to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He emphasized that both the games and geopolitical relations should reflect India's strategic interests.
Owaisi further criticized the government's stance, questioning how sporting relations with Pakistan could proceed in light of the suspended trade and restricted airspace operations. Citing Prime Minister Modi's stance on the incompatibility of dialogue and terrorism, he argued the ethical implications of entertaining sports ties in such a context.
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