BJP Hails BCCI Move as ‘Victory of the Hindus’ on Shah Rukh Khan Controversy.
Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), faced massive backlash after signing Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman for ₹9.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. The deal sparked outrage amid reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, with BJP leaders and spiritual gurus accusing the Bollywood icon of betraying Indian sentiments. Critics argued that Indian money should not fund players from a nation targeting Hindu minorities. photo courtesy: Google Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur questioned how Shah Rukh, backed by Hindu fans, could ignore victims across the border. BJP’s Sangeet Som branded him a “traitor,” escalating the row with calls to prioritize “Sanatani” feelings. Social media exploded with “anti-national” labels and threats, turning a cricket contract into a communal flashpoint. The BCCI reportedly directed KKR to release Mustafizur before IPL 2026, prompting Som...