Afridi’s comment on Kashmir triggered a big controversy after he said that Pakistan’s demand to take control over Kashmir should be dropped as his nation was not even able to handle even the four provinces it has.
Now the Shiv Sena reacted on former Pakistani cricketer’s remarks that his country “does not want Kashmir” and said all sane Pakistanis would endorse the view.
The Shiv Sena in an editorial ‘Saamana’, said Pakistan’s government and the military chief gave more impetus on trying to harm India than governing the country as a result of which it has to seek external financial aid even 70 years after Independence.
The cricketer later tweeted “My comments are being misconstrued by Indian media! I’m passionate about my country and greatly value the struggles of Kashmiris. Humanity must prevail and they should get their rights.”
In another tweet, he said “My clip is incomplete & out of context as what I said before that is missing. Kashmir is unresolved dispute & under brutal Indian occupation. It must be resolved as per UN resolution. Myself along with every Pakistani support Kashmiri freedom struggle. Kashmir belongs to Pakistan.”