Former India captain and Kolkata resident Sourav Ganguly has responded to criticism regarding his comments on the horrific rape and murder case of doctor Moumita Debnath in Kolkata. Ganguly, who was accused of downplaying the incident by referring to it as a ‘stray incident,’ clarified that his words were taken out of context. In a gesture of solidarity, Ganguly has changed his social media profile picture to a black DP, sparking mixed reactions.
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/WiHJwDf6z1
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) August 19, 2024
While Ganguly’s intention was to show support for the victim and the ongoing investigation, some users criticized him for not addressing the issue directly.
Saurav you have the cheek to post black profile pic when you call this rape as a stray incident ??
Shame on you !!— Asit Ahuja (@asitahuja) August 19, 2024
Dada, you must speak against what’s happened.
Not just make token actions.— Fox (@DBdox) August 19, 2024
Despite the mixed reactions, some users felt that Ganguly had finally taken a firm stance on the issue.
Finally you have dared like you did against the Aussies
This is the Dada I know— Shabdabhedi (@themangoindian) August 19, 2024
Prior to this gesture, Ganguly had expressed that his initial comments may have been misunderstood and emphasized the need for severe punishment for such crimes.
Now, the investigation into the Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder case has been entrusted to two top female CBI officers with a strong track record in handling similar cases.
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