Javed Miandad made some comments about Hindus visiting Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will come out as Muslims and the old video goes viral
In the wake of Pakistan’s disheartening exit from the ICC World Cup 2023, former captain Javed Miandad, a relative of notorious underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim, has sparked controversy with an old video resurfacing.
Javed Miandad claims Hindus visiting Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will come out as Muslims, video goes viral
In this video, Miandad asserts, “Those Hindus visiting the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will come out as Muslims. It is our firmly held belief that our faith (Islam) will shine its light on those who visit places that are connected to our roots.”
Former Captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team, Javed Miandad, claims all Hindus who visit the Bhavya Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will come out as Muslims pic.twitter.com/VtTY4TPyCs
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This controversial statement not only adds a religious spin to the Ram Temple issue but also suggests a divisive narrative that challenges the essence of India’s secular fabric.
This statement has raised eyebrows and added fuel to the already tumultuous cricketing and cultural relations between India and Pakistan.
Miandad’s video, dated August 8, 2020, gained traction on social media just months before the scheduled Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, set to take place on January 22, 2024.
The temple’s construction has been a source of pride for many Indians, and Miandad’s remarks threaten to cast a shadow over the joyous occasion.
Miandad’s connections to Dawood Ibrahim, the mastermind behind the infamous D-company, further add a layer of complexity to the situation. His son’s marriage to Mahrukh, Dawood’s daughter, underscores the intertwining of cricket, politics, and organized crime in the region.
This controversy follows another contentious claim made by former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, who suggested that Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh was on the verge of converting to Islam.
The Ram Mandir construction committee chairperson, Nripendra Mishra, has announced that the ground floor of the three-story temple will be completed by the end of December this year.
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The Pran Pratishtha ceremony, scheduled for January 22, is expected to witness the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding political significance to the religious event.