Twitterati trolls Virat Kohli for urging fans not to burst crackers this Diwali
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Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli got brutally trolled on social media after he shared a message on Saturday. Kohli posted a video on Twitter, urging everyone not to burst crackers this Diwali. He offended several fans after with his video message ahead of India’s tour of Australia.
The Indian skipper urged all not to burst crackers to protect the environment. Moreover, he asked everyone to celebrate the auspicious festival with a “simple Diya and sweets”.
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“A very happy Diwali from me to you and your families. May God bless you with peace, prosperity, and happiness this Diwali. Please remember not to burst crackers, protect the environment and have fun at home with your loved ones with a simple Diya and sweets on this auspicious occasion. God bless you all. Take care,” said Virat Kohli.
Fans slam Virat Kohli for his ‘hypocrisy’
The Twitter users didn’t take his message positively as they lashed out at him, calling Virat Kohli a ‘hypocrite’. Twitterati started circulating a video of Kohli enjoying the firecracker show on his 32nd birthday just about a week ago. Kohli celebrated his birthday recently on November 5 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with his wife and Royal Challengers Bangalore teammates.
#IStandWithVirat trends as well
While Virat Kohli received thousands of discontentment comments, many people also hailed him for sharing this social message. Kohli fans started trending ‘#IStandWithVirat’ on Twitter to extend their support with the 32-year old. The social media users also highlighted Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s philanthropic deeds in the past.
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