Asia Cup Sparks Controversy: Shiv Sena-UBT Protests India-Pakistan Match

In the wake of the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, the Shiv Sena-UBT, led by Uddhav Thackeray, has voiced strong opposition to the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match. The party considers holding the match so soon after the attack a mark of disrespect and an insult to the victims and the nation.

Political Tensions Rise as Opposition Joins Protest

The Shiv Sena-UBT’s protest has ignited a political firestorm. Other opposition leaders, including TMC’s Mahua Moitra, have echoed the sentiment and criticized the decision to proceed with the match. This has further fueled the ongoing debate surrounding the sensitivity of holding such a high-profile event in the current climate.

Shiv Sena-UBT Leader’s Symbolic Act of Protest

Underscoring the depth of feeling on the issue, a Shiv Sena-UBT leader dramatically smashed a television set in protest against the match, a visual demonstration of the party’s strong disapproval.