Political Clash Erupts as Shah Rukh Khan’s KKR Faces Backlash Over Bangladeshi Player Signing

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BJP leader Sangeet Som has directed a sharp attack on actor Shah Rukh Khan. He called the movie star a traitor for signing Mustafizur Rahman. This player comes from Bangladesh and joined the Kolkata Knight Riders recently. Sangeet Som believes this choice is wrong, considering the current events. He highlighted the ongoing violence faced by many Hindus in Bangladesh.

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The BJP leader said that India gave Shah Rukh Khan everything he has today. He claimed, "People like Shah Rukh Khan are traitors; they eat in India and sing praises of Pakistan and Bangladesh." Som also warned that the player might face trouble at the airport. He also feels that the Rs. 9.2 crore should help Hindu victims instead. Other spiritual leaders also joined this protest against the cricket team owner.

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The Congress party stepped up to defend the famous Bollywood actor. MP Manickam Tagore called the traitor labels an attack on India's diverse culture. He stated that hate should not be the way people define nationalism. Tagore posted on social media, "Calling Superstar Shah Rukh Khan a 'traitor' is an attack on India's pluralism. Hate cannot define nationalism. RSS must stop poisoning society."

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Other leaders said that the central government is truly responsible for player rules. They believe the focus should be on official policy rather than individuals. They questioned why the government allowed these players if there were concerns. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate asked the Prime Minister to explain the current diplomatic steps. They feel the actor is being targeted unfairly owing to his identity.

While the debate focuses on nationalism and safety, these political attacks might actually hurt the BCCI’s global business standing more than the actor himself. If franchise owners are bullied for following official auction rules, international investors may see the IPL as a "high-risk" environment where legal contracts can be nullified by local protests. This could lead to a future where foreign stakeholders hesitate to invest in Indian sports, fearing that private business decisions will be used as tools for political leverage.