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Shah Rukh Khan Drawn Into Political Storm Over KKR Signing of Bangladeshi Cricketer

Shah Rukh Khan Drawn Into Political Storm Over KKR Signing of Bangladeshi Cricketer

Kolkata, January 2, 2025: Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has found himself at the centre of a political controversy following reports that his IPL franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, signed Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, triggering sharp reactions from leaders across party lines. Leaders from the BJP and the Shiv Sena criticised the decision, arguing that players from Bangladesh should not be allowed to participate in the IPL amid reports of violence against Hindus in the neighbouring country. BJP leader Sangeet Som went as far as calling the move “treason,” accusing Khan of acting against national interest. “In Bangladesh, Hindus are…
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