‘Pakistan, Rahul, Congress On Same Side’: BJP Slams Oppn’s Silence After India’s Win In Asia Cup

Last Updated:September 29, 2025, 10:19 IST

Amit Malviya slammed Congress for not congratulating India after their Asia Cup win over Pakistan, while the team declined the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi.

Team India celebrates after winning the Asia Cup cricket final against Pakistan at Dubai Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates. (AP)

BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya on Monday sharply criticised the Congress for staying silent after India’s spectacular win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. “Once again, Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress find themselves on the same side of the divide," he wrote on X, highlighting the absence of any congratulatory message from the party despite the team’s historic triumph.

India’s national team delivered a thrilling performance, with Jasprit Bumrah’s viral “aeroplane" gesture against Haris Rauf and Tilak Varma’s unbeaten half-century capturing hearts across the country.

Across the country, streets, stadiums, and homes were filled with cheers, flags, and jubilation as India brought the Asia Cup home, proving once again that cricket has the power to unite millions, regardless of political divides.

The BJP leader, however, highlighted the Congress’s silence on X, pointing out the alleged alignment between Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress in their muted response.

“It seems India’s stunning win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final has left Rahul Gandhi and the entire Congress in a comatose state. Just like after #OperationSindoor, when they couldn’t bring themselves to congratulate the Indian Army for its stupendous strikes, they now appear to be waiting for permission from Mohsin Naqvi and their other handlers in Pakistan before joining the nation in celebrating the Indian cricket team’s success," he wrote on X.

“Put that aside — not even a single social media post from Congress congratulating our national team for thrashing Pakistan thrice in the tournament and bringing the Asia Cup home," Malviya added.

Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team refused to collect the 2025 Asia Cup trophy on Sunday. This unprecedented step was apparently taken because the trophy was supposed to be handed over by Mohsin Naqvi, who is not only the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) but also the chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the interior minister of Pakistan.

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