• Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma's wife expressed her support for Palestine by putting an Instagram story.

  • A segment of social media users swiftly condemned Ritika regarding her stand.

Fans troll Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika for her ‘Rafah’ story; deletes it later after facing backlash
Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh (Image Source: Twitter)

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Amid the buzz surrounding Team India’s preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, a social media uproar emerged following an Instagram story shared by Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma.

The controversy unfolded against the backdrop of India’s participation in the tournament, which includes the USA (United States of America) as one of the co-hosts alongside the West Indies.

A gesture of solidarity by Ritika Sajdeh

On Tuesday (May 28), Ritika took to Instagram to express her support for Palestine. Using a widely circulated template captioned “All Eyes on Rafah,” she joined the chorus of voices advocating for awareness about the situation in Palestine amidst ongoing tensions with Israel. The template gained traction across social media platforms as a symbolic display of solidarity.

Backlash from social media critics

However, the seemingly innocuous gesture soon became a lightning rod for criticism. A segment of social media users swiftly condemned Ritika, accusing her of engaging in selective activism. They questioned the inconsistency of her advocacy, highlighting her silence on issues closer to home, such as Hindu persecution in neighboring countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh. The perceived prioritization of international issues over domestic concerns prompted a wave of backlash against the celebrity spouse.

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Selective activism and hypocrisy claims

Fans argued that Ritika’s actions epitomized a trend of selective activism among celebrities, whereby they lend their voice to global causes while neglecting pressing issues within their own country. The perceived hypocrisy of championing foreign causes while overlooking domestic challenges fueled the intensity of the backlash. Social media platforms became inundated with posts condemning what many viewed as a misplaced sense of activism.

Deleting the controversial post

Faced with mounting criticism and scrutiny, Ritika swiftly retracted her Instagram story, deleting it within a mere couple of hours of its initial posting. The removal of the contentious post marked an abrupt end to a controversy that had rapidly spiraled out of control. Yet, the aftermath of the incident continued to reverberate across social media platforms, igniting debates about the responsibilities of public figures in navigating complex socio-political issues.

Ritika Sajdeh's comment section
Ritika Sajdeh’s comment section (Image Source: Instagram)

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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