'Hindustan Zindabad': Uddhav Thackeray's Aide Milind Narvekar Reacts After India Beats Pakistan In Asia Cup Despite Party's Boycott Call

Last Updated:September 29, 2025, 00:40 IST

Just days before the high-voltage clash, Uddhav Thackeray had strongly opposed the very idea of India playing against Pakistan.

India Won Asia Cup 2025 Final

Congratulatory messages poured in as Team India registered a resounding victory over Pakistan, clinching the Asia Cup title for a record-extending ninth time. From political leaders to industrialists, everyone joined in to celebrate the triumph. Among them was Milind Narvekar, a senior leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), who took to X and wrote, “Long live India," accompanied by a national flag emoji.

What makes his congratulatory note significant is the backdrop of his party’s earlier stance. Just days before the high-voltage clash, Shiv Sena (UBT) had strongly opposed the very idea of India playing against Pakistan.

“Prime Minister Modi said that blood and water cannot flow together, then how can blood and cricket flow together? How can sport and war be held at the same time?" Uddhav had asked.

“They are not interested in patriotism. They are only interested in the money and trade earned through the tournament," Thackeray had said.

PM Modi Hails Team India After Asia Cup Triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Team India’s emphatic Asia Cup victory over Pakistan with a powerful message on X. Drawing a parallel to the recent #OperationSindoor, a successful counter-terror operation, he wrote, “#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same – India wins! Congrats to our cricketers."

PM Modi’s post not only praised the cricketers but also evoked national pride by connecting the sporting triumph to the country’s recent military success.

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