World T20: Indian state unwilling to provide security to Pakistan team
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NEW DELHI: India's cricket board on Tuesday criticised authorities in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh after they refused to provide security for an upcoming India-Pakistan World T20 tie, citing a January attack on an Indian army base.
Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said Sunday that the match should be moved to another venue out of respect for the “martyrs” killed in the assault by militants on an Indian air force base in neighbouring Punjab.
He has threatened not to provide security for Pakistan's players at the Himachal Pradesh cricket ground in the Himalayan town of Dharamsala where the clash is due to take place on March 19.
“We are not willing to provide security for the match,” a senior state government official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
“It's just one match that we are bothered about because it involves Pakistan and our decision reflects the sentiments of the people of Himachal.”
Indian cricket board secretary Anurag Thakur accused the state of playing politics and said the country regularly provided security for Pakistani sportsmen and women.
“The venues of the World Cup matches were decided one year ago, the allotment of matches was decided six months ago,” said Thakur.
“By claiming that you cannot provide security, you are only giving credence to Pakistani claims that there is a security threat to their team in India. It's about the country's image.”
Pakistan have already voiced concerns about security in India, saying there were specific threats from Hindu activists who forced the cancellation of a meeting between cricket officials from the two countries in Mumbai last October.
The South Asian arch-rivals have not played a bilateral series for more than three years amid diplomatic tensions.
Those were worsened by the January attack on the Pathankot airbase, which came days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise peacemaking visit to Pakistan in December.
The raid led to the postponement of peace talks between the nuclear-armed arch-rivals, with Modi urging his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif to take “firm and immediate action”.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:04pm
And out government is planning to send our team in that place. How on earth can players focus on game when there own hosts aren't sure about their security?
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Mar 01, 2016 08:04pm
Well! The whole world's politics conspires to let their nations play sport. And here comes South Asia, politicizing sports to exploit the arch-rivalry for unknown reasons.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:06pm
This was bound to happen. This is Modi's India where Pakistan can only play WC matches in just one or two states.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:06pm
Shame on biggest democracy which feds on hypocrisy
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Mar 01, 2016 08:07pm
Boycott india!
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Mar 01, 2016 08:07pm
Who made him CM?
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Mar 01, 2016 08:07pm
@Zeeshan Ahmad Not South Asia only India
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Mar 01, 2016 08:07pm
pak should pull out the team from the tournament. there is a thing called self esteem but we lack it in every field . from sports to foreign policy.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:08pm
If Himachal Pradesh is refusing to provide security to Pakistan team, so why not change the venue, somewhere in Gauhati, Assam, where Assamese would love to see the arch rivals cricket clash.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:09pm
Let's see what the ICC does about this. Oh I forgot, they'd do nothing and would consider india safe for cricket - after all, big money is involved..
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Mar 01, 2016 08:15pm
@Sunil - The question is, why change the venue? Is the Indian government so helpless that it is unable to dictate to a state that it is a matter of national pride.
Pakistani government should never have agreed to send our team to a hostile country, period.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:16pm
This is all Conspiracy of BCCI so Pakistan team can not Focus on cricket but these foolish things.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:16pm
I think now Government should cancel the NOD.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:18pm
dirty politics by cong gov Jst to shame PM. y don't he understand this is ICC event nt bilateral series n evry state is bound to provide security
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Mar 01, 2016 08:18pm
@nurul huda Modi made him CM
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Mar 01, 2016 08:20pm
I am waiting for my indian fellow comments who were saying " its completely safe to play in India". I dont think we should play in India as India refused to play series in Sri Lanka or Dubai where there were no security issues!
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Mar 01, 2016 08:20pm
The Union (Federal) government should provide security to all teams visiting India for the World T20 -- do not rely on state or local security agencies -- the center should provide proper security for all visiting teams, including pakistan cricket team.
BUT no "extra security" is required for pakistan team -- they are just another team visiting India for the world T20, and should be treated as such - India is a very safe country,
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Mar 01, 2016 08:23pm
@vivek - "...dirty politics by cong gov Jst to shame PM. y don't he understand this is ICC event nt bilateral series n evry state is bound to provide security.."
Security should be provided irrespective of whether it is a bilateral series or an ICC event. In a bilateral series, a team visits a country and not a state to play matches.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:26pm
Now nobody can blame Pakistan as the authorities have confirmed their childish behaviour regarding Pakistan. I think, with all due respect, Pakistan should cancel this tournament on safety and threatening grounds by the indians. i always said Pakistan should go but now its confirmed, India wants pakistan to be shamed and even mobbed, there will be a backlash if anything happens to the national team. Cancel this tournament and get more practise in at home.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:27pm
Every Indian shouting very loudly about the security issue in Pakistan.They never miss a chance to give us lecture why not Pakistan ask them if you are not able to provied security do not invite our team.In recent past India is insecure place for Pakistani people.Extreaisam is everywhere India need to understand.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:31pm
Shift all matches from himachal to ASSAM, because we are successfully host "South asian games" in 2 months.........and probvide full security to Pakistani players.......we have 60k capacity newly build cricket stadium .....
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Mar 01, 2016 08:37pm
Match should be moved to Phirozshah Kotla in Delhi.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:41pm
India must stop this drama and show seriousness coz the world has grown up now..
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Mar 01, 2016 08:44pm
@Riaz Bhai mere, couple of weeks back Pakistan team played in Guwahati, Assam, did anything happen. And more over Pakistan beat India, and still nothing happened.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:44pm
but Govt. will still send our team there...I bet!
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Mar 01, 2016 08:45pm
Congress getting to cheaper and cheaper levels. Shame...
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Mar 01, 2016 08:53pm
Pakistanis too have grievences. Blatant and official Indian involvement in East Pakistan.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:54pm
Pakistan should pull out of the tour amid security concerns... But I doubt Nawaz Sharif would bother because of their business interests.
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Mar 01, 2016 08:55pm
low mentality
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Mar 01, 2016 08:55pm
@India America Why not "Extra Security" if there is threat and dont tell me India is Safe India is on No 6 in world Terrorism Index. see the link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Terrorism_Index
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Mar 01, 2016 08:56pm
Please dont send our boys there. Their safety is our first priority.
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Mar 01, 2016 09:05pm
ICC and PCB should take a strong stance on this. Very concerning that indian politics are ruining cricket.
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Mar 01, 2016 09:22pm
I think ICC should move the whole world cup matches ... India can not provide security to any of them ... ICC is waiting for something to happen ...
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Mar 01, 2016 09:27pm
Security for the players is provided by the center.......
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Mar 01, 2016 09:31pm
indian state unwilling to provide security to pak team yet the pak govt is willing to send the team to ind.
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Mar 01, 2016 09:35pm
For once I am now agreed to what Afridi once said....
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Mar 01, 2016 09:37pm
It is more about Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh (Congress I) vs. Indian cricket board secretary Anurag Thakur (BJP), both from Himachal Pradesh. They both are cooking their political roti's.
It is shameful that these two idiots denying Himalayan town of Dharamsala a crucial revenue stream by hosting circket match.
This has nothing to do with India Pak issue.
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Mar 01, 2016 09:42pm
@Mrs. Phannay Khan ???????
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Mar 01, 2016 09:43pm
@Arslan he is from Cong sir not from bjp brush your knowledge
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Mar 01, 2016 10:01pm
Virbhadra Singh belongs to Congress. So is there any surprise really over this dirty politics? The match will go on smoothly - surely not in Himachal Pradesh now.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:01pm
Himachal is ruled by opposition Congress. Its a shameful internal politics in India. This step by congress is just to shame the BJP govt at the center.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:02pm
@nurul huda, "Who made him CM?"
Sonia Gandhi from Congress.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:02pm
India is not safe....Pakistan should pull out
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Mar 01, 2016 10:04pm
The security will be provided ultimately. Don't worry. The federal govt of Himachal pradesh complain about martyrs of the home state in recent pathankot attack.We are proud of our soldiers.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:10pm
Someone made a decision to send the team. Let us hope nothing bad happens. Even if they were not to provide security apparatus for participating team(s) in an international event, they did not have to proclaim what they did. Write this lesson down so that it reminds you: Know your foes better than your friends.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:16pm
@Sarwar, USA. If Pakistan pulls out, there will be hefty fine, against PCB.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:18pm
Pakistani team would not be harmed in india ..not now not ever..people will not tolerate such publicity stunts... very sad and unjust state of affairs.. provide security by NSG if it has to come to that.. my country is better than this
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Mar 01, 2016 10:19pm
Only Pak Govt. will push our team to play under such threats. No other Govt. Australia, England, N. Zealand, South Africa will wait even for a moment to call off the tour.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:20pm
Pull our team out of the tournament. Safety and security should be the first priority.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:21pm
@Sixer From Chakwal He's from Congress and Modis rival
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Mar 01, 2016 10:23pm
proud of you Mr Virbhadra Singh. every patriotic Indian has the same view.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:23pm
its bjp vs congress.....nothing else
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Mar 01, 2016 10:23pm
For those who are blaming modi for this- let me inform you. The state which has refused to give security to Pak players is a congress ruled state that by its very nature does it's very best to go against the central Govt. (modi led BJP). This is nothing but a political gimmick to show that BJP wants Pak to play but congress is patriotic enough to not let pakistan play. Whether the state govt. provides protection or not, every team is bound to get a security cover by Central paramilitary forces like CRPF or CISF. Dont' fall for negative news just to blame Modi.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:26pm
Its between congress vs bjp. Himachal has congress govt and BJP is investigating himachal CM for corruption. If proven he might go to jail, He is just trying to blackmail them to get some points in his favors. If police cannot then we have central reserve police which can take over. So pak fans, sorry for this confusion and please chill. It shall be ok! India is not a banana republic, but politics is low these days!
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Mar 01, 2016 10:28pm
Politics must be avoid atleast in sports. Pakistan team should treat as rest of world team as sports point of view.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:30pm
The guy defending pakistan team Anurag Thakur is BJP politician. Check his parliament speech mind blowing. BJP is not against Pakistan team visiting, actually local politicians are doing this.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:30pm
how low we will go with Indian counterparts for cricket, is yet to be seen. If Indian govt has not writ in Dharamshala to provide security for our players its right time to ditch T20WC in India.... ICC has no right, unless arm twisted by BCCI, to sue Pak.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:34pm
Which party is in power in Himachal Pradesh?
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Mar 01, 2016 10:36pm
Its a Congress ruled state. Nothing can beat cheap politics of congress. Thats why they were shown doors.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:38pm
PCB should propose playing our world cup matches in Sri Lanka or Bangladesh. If that doesn't materialise, it should simply refuse to send its team to India because that country is full of extremists and fanatics and now they are ruling the country too.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:42pm
Thinking.. change.. when personnel or country.. image worthy... or else no one allow in their respective venue.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:43pm
@AXH center can influence but not dictate, it's democracy not dictatorship
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Mar 01, 2016 10:47pm
Want new young team, this the perfect time to send this team.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:47pm
Complete nonsense being stated by "anonymous government official". India cannot afford to have an attack on any visiting team in India.
Also, Pakistani players are as welcome as any other team. It's silly that they don't play in IPL.
These are all gimmicks by the scoundrels in political parties. Hope Pakistani readers have the maturity not to fall for it.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:47pm
It is a Congress party controlled state and they'll do what ever they can to put Modi down.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:48pm
@Patriotic Indian congress not able digest bjps success. they got only 44 seats. next election because of their cheap politics they will get 4.
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Mar 01, 2016 10:57pm
@Arslan,
How is this because of Modi? The CM of Himachal is Virbhadra Singh and he represents the Indian National Congress.
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Mar 01, 2016 11:04pm
first of all it has not been proven the militants from Pakistan. Why would Pakistan be sending militants into India when we are fighting them and killing them one by one in Pakistan? m
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Mar 01, 2016 11:16pm
On this statement from Indian authorities, Pakistan government should not send Pak team and should boycott the WC. If Pakistan is not safe for other teams, than India is not safe for Pakistani team and players. For God's sake PCB, money is not everything, security of our players is more important.
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Mar 01, 2016 11:17pm
Pakistan should make a sensible decision n must boycott world cup being played in India regardless of repercussions,they should not endanger the lives of our boys.
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Mar 01, 2016 11:28pm
As an Indian, I would say that Indian Govt should move the venue to Delhi where the police and security is under Central Govt control. I love Pakistani cricketers and the people in general. A stupid CM should not decide how Pakistani's are viewed in the eyes of general public in India. Pakistani players should come and play freely.
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Mar 01, 2016 11:30pm
I just don't understand how can the Pakistan team and the PCB be willing to even enter India, after such security threats. Our player's lives are much more important than these political thugs from india.
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Mar 01, 2016 11:40pm
I support the sentiment behind this decision but the Pakistani has nothing to do with India's security. This is dirty politics.
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Mar 01, 2016 11:41pm
@ARSLAN This is a Congress CM playing politics. Nothing to do with Mr Modi.
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Mar 01, 2016 11:50pm
@Sixer From Chakwal : he is from Congress so how can Modi make him CM?
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Mar 01, 2016 11:56pm
Dirty politics by congress led state to degrade PM Modi image.
Sonia Gandhi led Congress party is putting nation image at stake for its political motives....because of these dirty tactics congress is losing all state elections.
The day is not far when india will be congress free....
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Mar 02, 2016 12:02am
Haha imagine this guy has actually been elected by indians to be their CM. Hats off to his logic.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:09am
Maybe india doesnt want Pakistan to take revenue share from WT20. ICC needs to intervene immediately to sort it out or postpone the tournament so that it could be held elsewhere.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:14am
is this country of tolerance and love? only in bollywood movies dude!
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Mar 02, 2016 12:16am
I respect the sentiments of the CM of Himachal Pradesh. Yes, there were unnecessary deaths of 7 Indian servicemen after the terror attack on the Pathankot airbase after Modi's peace gesture to Pakistan.
But, this is NOT DONE.
Please provide security. This will heighten ill-will and nothing worthwhile is going to come out of it?:(
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Mar 02, 2016 12:17am
What the heck ICC role is here????? no need for ICC, UNO, WB. IMF .. all of them are making poor and weak more poor and weak.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:19am
All politics is local.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:19am
let players play, security apparatus provide security, and politicains bicker over.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:20am
let players play, security apparatus provide security, and politicains bicker over.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:22am
Absolutely disgraceful act, why is the world T20 even held in a place like India which is governed by a fascist, racist regime. India really is shining under Modi!
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Mar 02, 2016 12:32am
If India unable to provide security to foreign players then why not ICC move this T20 world cup from biggest democracy to another Venue. Shame on Indian government
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Mar 02, 2016 12:36am
Now congress is opposing Pakistan's entry!! Earlier they were opposing BJP and Shivsena for canclation of Ghulam Ali's show. This is called cheap politics!! Congress is master in it!!!
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Mar 02, 2016 12:43am
@India America
Yes Sir a country where BCCI's offices are broken into, Pakistani airlines offices are attacked and where States refuse to provide security can only be deemed safe. A couple of years ago an Australian journalist was able to acquire a remote detonation kit and was able to take the casing into the stadium without being questioned. Yeah right.....safe!
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Mar 02, 2016 12:46am
Well done, well insulted, our leaders need more insults to wake up. I think India has found the weak link in Pakistan leadership.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:58am
Guys. This is not India Pak issue. And people of Himachal have no issue with Pakistan team or Pakistan people (though everyone is against 'some' elements from Pakistan who create problems). This issue is just about political rift between CM and BCCI secretary. These people can go any far for their political mandate at the cost of people and country
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Mar 02, 2016 01:03am
ICC what have you got to say now?
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Mar 02, 2016 01:05am
Crazy world
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Mar 02, 2016 01:08am
@fahd Yes, please do that!
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Mar 02, 2016 01:21am
have some self-respect. Pull out of T20 if you are not welcome. And lets get our own house in order.
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Mar 02, 2016 01:25am
well, their are cricket stadiums in Kerala and Bengal, the civilized states.
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Mar 02, 2016 01:42am
@Arslan Himachal Pradesh is currently ruled by Congress.
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Mar 02, 2016 01:43am
@fahd The word is self respect.
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Mar 02, 2016 01:44am
This is why I wanted either Arif Ali Abbasi or Majid Khan should be the ICC president instead of Zaheer Abbas because he is only collecting pay check and not doing anything. This is ICC tournament and ICC president should take responsibility to make sure all teams should be treated same way by the host.
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Mar 02, 2016 01:47am
When majority of Pakistanis don't want their team to visit India due to security reasons, the PML (N) government is hell bend on going against the wishes of people. About time the state needs to act.
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Mar 02, 2016 01:50am
@Nooru52 ..I don't see any website...
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Mar 02, 2016 01:50am
@Arslan No, it is Rahul Gandhi's (RG) India. HP has a Congress Govt. & RG, nowadays, specialises in Dharna (learnt from IK?). If he does a dharna in the cricket ground there will be serious problems. Moreover, Indian provinces have lots of power.
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Mar 02, 2016 02:06am
Unprofessional conduct.If this is allowed to pass the ICC should ban any international events from being hosted in India.
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Mar 02, 2016 02:11am
This is an Indian issue , and they are supposed to resolve it . Pakistan will play wherever . Badically it is not a security issue rather a political stunt !
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Mar 02, 2016 02:24am
It is about time to pull the trigger and not to go there. There is no reason to be involved with people who are mentally live in hate and fear.
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Mar 02, 2016 02:25am
Completely understand your emotions. But It's a matter of the State CM of keeping in mind the sentiments of the locals after Pathankot attacks or maybe he's playing his politics as the BCCI sec A Thakur has accused him of.
100s of Pakistani athletes were provided security in the state of Assam during the S Asian games, rest assured a solution will be provided soon enough. Our players- both ( ind n pak) are aware of such situations when playing in opposite countries and mature enough to focus on what they do best- give their 100% on game day!
I feel the biggest fear for Pakistan should be Virat Kohli and for india it looks like M. Aamir! :)
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Mar 02, 2016 02:33am
This calls for all international cricket to be cancelled in India.
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Mar 02, 2016 02:49am
@Sunil and Shiv sena attacked PCB reps visiting BCCI offices. RSS tore up cricket pitches in mumbai, PIA offices in Delhi were attacked.Yes, nothing happened, in your make believe world.
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Mar 02, 2016 03:14am
@All the people commenting here saying that WT20 should be moved out of India, I got just two words. YOU WISH !!
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Mar 02, 2016 03:20am
Time has come to say good byte to Sathi and SK; they have brought dishonor to country!
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Mar 02, 2016 03:22am
should be played at a neutral venue
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Mar 02, 2016 03:29am
Facing anti national charges, Congress government in Himachal Pradesh is playing its card!
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Mar 02, 2016 03:30am
Why so fuss ? There are other 28 states where match can be played ?
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Mar 02, 2016 03:41am
@beinghuman@usa.com Disagreed. Match should be moved out of India. Punish BCCI and their government by moving the tournament to Sri Lanka.
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Mar 02, 2016 03:54am
Everything is going to be okkkkkkkkkkkkk....Just relax guys. Team Pakistan will be treated very well.
This CM is trying to score some brownie points before the next election. These guys cannot thing beyond the next election cycle.
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Mar 02, 2016 03:54am
@immo *"Not South Asia only India"*
And only for Pakistan.
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Mar 02, 2016 03:59am
It is politics by Congress. But state has right to say this. BCCI has to negotiate. Or just move to other state. There is competition and let the state lose money.
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Mar 02, 2016 04:03am
Cricket is a national issue and so as the T 20 cup therefore the Central government of India should make dure that it holds its power over states . States like MP are nothing infront of Central government , therefore we all wait and see what Modi does for India and Indians !
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Mar 02, 2016 04:05am
Pakistan should not be bothered or threatened by silly political dramas and adventures by extrrmists in India !
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Mar 02, 2016 04:14am
Pakistan MUST boycott World T20 in India due to safety reason. Shiv Sena is the biggest enemy of Pakistan, you never know what they have in their sleeves.
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Mar 02, 2016 04:47am
Thank God. . India takes very little time to show its real antagonist face.
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Mar 02, 2016 04:51am
@Patriotic Indian I agree with you. Players didn't do any of the acts of violence nor they support it . Let them play together and let public watch.
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Mar 02, 2016 04:58am
Let India fix its own house in order as it is their responsibility to provide security to the visiting cricket squads.
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Mar 02, 2016 05:00am
At the end, everything will go ahead as planned.
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Mar 02, 2016 05:09am
Stupid politicians! Congress & BJP are two sides of the same coin then!
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Mar 02, 2016 05:27am
So, it is not safe to play in India right? Why our team is going there? This is the same reason why teams don't come to Pakistan. Why are we going there? How on earth players could focus. Just hand the WC to India without any matches. All this to get the cup, so give it to them. Players should refuse to go
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Mar 02, 2016 05:29am
@Patriotic Indian so, are they also denying England team? I think not, so IT IS INDIA PAK Issue.
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Mar 02, 2016 05:45am
Enough is enough. No need to go to India. Shameful behavior.
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Mar 02, 2016 05:55am
We kashmiris wholeheartedly welcome Pakistan team to play their game against India in Kashmir...We don't care whether you lose or win, we love you green shirts unconditionally
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Mar 02, 2016 06:11am
It is not that there is a security problem.Please remember India is largest democratic in world.Aim is how to get maximum votes by hook or crook.
Himanchal state is governed by congress,how they can digest a successful T20 conducted under Modi.
Election are due in Himanchal next year and congress is going to be booted out.
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Mar 02, 2016 06:14am
@Arslan The state in question is 'HP' run by the opposition party Congress. Like "KPK" is PTI and Karachi is "MQM"
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Mar 02, 2016 06:14am
If this is true than ICC should move the World Cup to Pakistan,there would be state security provided
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Mar 02, 2016 06:18am
THis is just a sheer internal politics.Himachal state govt is of congress where as BCCI secretary anurag thakur is from BJP.This congress govt don't want the buggest
match to happen at Himachal and Anurag takes all the credit,hence this drama.Nothing to do with any Pak hate or any of that sort..
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Mar 02, 2016 06:25am
Bycott this venue from any future match.let them use this syadium for school matchs.
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Mar 02, 2016 06:26am
Only one question......
Why is a team that loses seven out of eight games considered an arch rival? Imran, Miandad and Akram retired a generation ago.
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Mar 02, 2016 06:51am
@Nooru52 It doesn't matter what you think. The world thinks India is safe. India has one of the highest amount of FDI in 2015 and large volume of growing tourism.
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Mar 02, 2016 06:51am
Neutral venue for all series that involve india and-or pakistan
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Mar 02, 2016 07:24am
Host the india pak match in lahore
Sell out crowd and full security - guaranteed
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Mar 02, 2016 07:27am
@Jawwad
Appreciate your statement. That's exactly what people in power want to to believe. It is in their interest that you keep believing the story.
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Mar 02, 2016 07:31am
The Federal Government of NDA (National democratic Alliance) in New Delhi will go to any extent to provide a top class security to the Pakistani players, as the Federal Government is not at the mercy of the Himachal Pradesh State Police to provide security. The Federal Government can use the Central Reserve Police Force (325,000 armed personnel) & Central Industrial Security Force (165,000 armed personnel), which are better trained to provide security, than the poorly trained State police.
But any way, shame on the Congress party (the ruling party of Himachal Pradesh State), for bringing in cheap politics even in matters of international obligations & national pride.
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Mar 02, 2016 07:31am
Right and brave move from CM. It will not be easy to provide security to Pakistan team in India.
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Mar 02, 2016 07:36am
Pakistan should withdraw
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Mar 02, 2016 07:36am
@AJ
Then how will ICC function.??
It is like saying close all banks in Switzerland.
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Mar 02, 2016 07:49am
@AJ A security mis hap an attack will cause this to happen. Everyone will think twice and some will not join ipl if anything happens Pak team should go there and let them do there job It is there responsibility.
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Mar 02, 2016 07:52am
For all of you who are insisting pakistan not to go to India, let me tell you one thing. Nothing is going to happen in telling to PCB or the government not to allow pakistan team to play in India. BCCI will shift the venue and Pakistan will indeed play t20. This is the real truth that is going to happen. Because money is everything here and nobody is bothered about anyone's life.
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Mar 02, 2016 07:59am
and that, ladies and gentlemen, is why Congress is not so secular a party.
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Mar 02, 2016 08:05am
Ball is in Pakistani court now they have an excellent opportunity to not to send it's team and the whole blame will lies with India, as an Indian I am quite disappointed with the behaviour of various state govt's and some fringe local parties allies of ruling party in the centre...and I totally agree with some of my Pakistani friends that if Indian govt can not provide security to any team than the whole tournament should be shifted to some other country enough of these scuedo nationalism.
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Mar 02, 2016 08:06am
India has and is toying with Pakistan. Well timed post Pakistan's confirmation of participation.
Its OK - Pakistan must respond but on the field, and these off field machinations will automatically lose their charm
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Mar 02, 2016 08:12am
@Arslan
In Himachal we have congress government .Pls check before you comment
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Mar 02, 2016 08:12am
@Iztraab
Its we who are boycotting you Isn't it :)
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Mar 02, 2016 08:20am
as an Indian i ask central government to sack this chief minister, if he cant take responsibility of protection, how can we trust our life under him. coward
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Mar 02, 2016 08:23am
The biggest democracy and the most peace loving nation in the universe !
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Mar 02, 2016 08:34am
And yet India claims that she adheres to 5 principles of peaceful Coexistence...what a shame , Real face of World's largest democracy has been unveiled
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Mar 02, 2016 08:43am
Nothing but dirty politics .
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Mar 02, 2016 08:54am
The Federal Government of NDA (National democratic Alliance) in New Delhi will go to any extent to provide a top class security to the Pakistani players, as the Federal Government is not at the mercy of the Himachal Pradesh State Police to provide security. The Federal Government can use the Central Reserve Police Force (325,000 armed personnel) & Central Industrial Security Force (165,000 armed personnel), which are better trained to provide security, than the poorly trained State police.
But any way, shame on the Congress party (the ruling party of Himachal Pradesh State), for bringing in cheap politics even in the matters of international obligations & national pride.
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Mar 02, 2016 08:56am
The State gov. is from Congress and He is playing a dirty game now. Do Not worry folks, You will be safe in India. Come and Play the World Cup.
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Mar 02, 2016 08:56am
@Arslan
This is not because of MOdi but your beloved Congress
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Mar 02, 2016 08:58am
@Sixer From Chakwal
Do you have any knowledge, who made CM. It is the people of Himachal not Modi.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:01am
ICC should take notice of the situation in order to avoid any untoward situation during the tournament. Changing the venue should be the right move here.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:13am
@Kamran this is true, iam an indian and everyone knows BCCI arm twists ICC and other boards as well. the issue what i read in indian papers is that CM can provide security but he feel people's sentiments will be hurt if match is allowed. Central govt can force security but it also does not want to hurt sentiments of that state!
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Mar 02, 2016 09:15am
Team will under psychological turmoil. Its important the game is shifted to a neutrally acceptable venue like Dubai/Sharjah.
Pk team will be unsafe any where in Golden India right about now.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:22am
Where is ICC ??? Pakistan should not Play at India. T20 world cup must move from India to UAE.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:22am
This shows the real face of India. If India doesn't provide security, then there is no need to to playing in India. ICC should understand our ground realities and shifts this match to a neutral venue.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:26am
Pakistan must show its pride and not go where they are not wanted. It's obvious that some states in India dont want to host Pakistani team.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:27am
I wouldnt have believed this because my best-friend is Indian. But it appears they are very small and petty people
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Mar 02, 2016 09:29am
This is where our democracy comes to the fore . Each state has to protect their people's interest and sentiments. Even the all powerful PM cannot enforce his views.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:30am
Have some self respect and pull out of the t20 wc.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:45am
I am absolutely sure that Pakistan team would be provided fool-roof security in India. Congress who lost the General Elections to BJP two years back, is just playing dirty politics to embarrass the govt. Central forces, in very large number have been earmarked at all venues where Pakistan team is scheduled to play. Nothing to worry, just relax folks.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:46am
Cancel the match as simple as that on Security grounds!
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Mar 02, 2016 09:53am
@Arslan Dear Friend, This is politics, Himachal Pradesh is ruled by Congress party , which will try everything to corner central government under PM Modi. For congress country comes later.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:57am
Just please leave Amir and Sarfraz behind. Babar, Haris, Amir, Sarfraz and Yasir Shah would be a great start to the replacement team.
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Mar 02, 2016 10:04am
Sometimes i feel i have no political experience but if im a cm i will be 1000 times better than these nut heads politicians
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Mar 02, 2016 10:09am
Himachal Pradesh is ruled by Congress. There is very little Modi can do there.
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Mar 02, 2016 10:19am
Remember .. they will try to humiliate you as much as they can and then refuse to host you ....we as a nation need to learn how to respect our selves and earn it...
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Mar 02, 2016 10:32am
This is disgusting behaviour from India. It is also expected from Modi. Just because some Pakistan sponsored and backed terrorists attack india does not mean that India stops defending and safeguarding Pakistan's sports heroes. I think India is just afraid of the Pakistani players and their talent.
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Mar 02, 2016 10:37am
Neutral venue for Pakistani games OR CALL IT OFF, NOW!!!!
This is an open THREAT!
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Mar 02, 2016 10:38am
@Arslan This is not Modi who said that.. It is a minister from his opposition party.
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Mar 02, 2016 10:39am
Pakistan should immediately declare its participation as cancelled due to lack of security in India.
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Mar 02, 2016 10:39am
Himachal is one of few places uncontaminated by congress's sickular plans
Pakistan strictly unwelcome in Simla and darmashala
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Mar 02, 2016 10:39am
BCCI should remove dharmsala from their list of venues for any future matches..
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Mar 02, 2016 10:41am
HIMACHAL CM - is a CONGRSS guy. He want to defame MODI for this.
It's CONGRESS vs BJP war..but why poor players are pulled in these dirty politics.
EVERY PLAYER needs security..PERIOD.
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Mar 02, 2016 10:42am
Congress will go to any extend to shame the ruling BJP
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Mar 02, 2016 10:47am
Looks like a local issue..Congress cheif minister wants to embarrass Modi..Good..typical politician looking after party's interest rather than national !!
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Mar 02, 2016 10:48am
@Sixer From Chakwal Pl read before you comment on Indian politics. The CM belongs to the Congress party which is in opposition at the Centre. The party is an avid Modi hater.
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Mar 02, 2016 10:48am
..Very good nationalist approach by patriotic chief minister....
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Mar 02, 2016 10:49am
A politician tries to get some mileage and everyone jumps at it. Another excuse for pak fans to vent their frustration. The match will happen, the Pak team will come. Best of luck for todays match, should be the most competitive match of the series.
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Mar 02, 2016 10:51am
its a blessing in disguise for PCB. Stay away from trouble and most importantly further embarrassment.......
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Mar 02, 2016 10:53am
SO why BCCI is appointing political figures.
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Mar 02, 2016 11:07am
It will be shameful for India even if the venue is changed. I firmly believe the central government should intervene in such case and provide security from the central force if the state plays dirty politics in the name of sport.
I also firmly believe that 99.99 % of Indians eagerly await to see the Pakistan team with its wonderful cricketers perform to their best in India.
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Mar 02, 2016 11:27am
@fahd No need to pull out. This will expose double standard of india.
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Mar 02, 2016 11:27am
there are 100s of cricket stadium in india they can play everywhere except places like mumbai ....
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Mar 02, 2016 11:33am
Nothing to worry, because its a political scene created by Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh to teach a lesson to Anurag Thakur. I tell you why? couple of months back there was a CBI raid at Virbhadra Singh's home, It was the same day when his younger daughter's marriage was going on in a temple in Shimla. The CM has to leave the marriage halfway as he was summoned to appear before investigating officers. Then The fingers were pointed out at Anurag Thakur for that raid who is a BJP MP as well. Virbhadra Singh was deeply hurt by that raid and was looking for an opportunity to teach a lesson to Anurag Thakur. And he did this time.
One more thing, in Himachal, political rivalry between Virbhadra Singh and Prem Kumar Dhumal (Anurag's father & ex. CM of HP) is well known. But I don't think it is a wise move by Virbhadra Singh as it has hurt the sentiments of 70 lac Himachalis. They will kick him out of power in coming elections. Please don't mix sports and politics.
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Mar 02, 2016 11:34am
Unless there is an explicit written guarantee for provision of security by the Indian Government for all the venues, Pakistan should pull out of this tournament. If we don't respect our team and its security , no one else will!!!
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Mar 02, 2016 11:34am
@Pravin Shastri Nothing to worry, because its a political scene created by Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh to teach a lesson to Anurag Thakur. I tell you why? couple of months back there was a CBI raid at Virbhadra Singh's home, It was the same day when his younger daughter's marriage was going on in a temple in Shimla. The CM has to leave the marriage halfway as he was summoned to appear before investigating officers. Then The fingers were pointed out at Anurag Thakur who is a BJP MP as well.
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Mar 02, 2016 11:47am
why don't you pull out, if not convinced with security in India.
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Mar 02, 2016 11:47am
Reality Check: Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh hails from peace loving Congress, whereas Anurag Thakur is Member of Parliament from BJP.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:27pm
Guys Don't need to be worry .! We respect Pakistan's players as we respect to our players. There is not treat for Pakistan players and Indian Government will provide 100% safety and security. Just you guys have to say " Best of Luck " to your team and players.
"Jai Hind"
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Mar 02, 2016 12:28pm
bitter face of Indian politics.... Congress is ruling party in Himachal and obviously this looks like clash of political parties more than anything else.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:29pm
PCB has gone crazy by putting lives of our players in danger! Nonsense. No cricket with India anymore, even at neutral venues, until their team comes to Pakistan and play series, period!
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Mar 02, 2016 01:33pm
Shame on Himachal Pradesh Government and Congress !! Himachal is ruled by Congress party and to they are stooping to such low levels to put image of India at stake for just their petty political motives. Modi should tackle this with iron hand and let send central police forces if State Government is so helpless.....better sack such incompetent Govt.
Really Sorry Pakistani friends. This is very unfortunate and we are with you in this case.
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Mar 02, 2016 01:33pm
I share the same concern of Himachal gov . Himachal Congress gov did something good for country . Lets make a resolve to not allow Pakistanis in India .
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Mar 02, 2016 01:39pm
To avoid facing extremist and humiliation, Pakistan team must not visit India to play cricket matches. Safety is more important than entertainment. Changing the venue may help but again respect is should be at top level to defeat all odds.
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Mar 02, 2016 01:46pm
@India America Indian politics is jamming positive relations between Pakistan and India. Pakistan must care for good respect and dignity. Unless Pakistan is not overwhelming welcome, it is just playing a flute to the buffalo.
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Mar 02, 2016 01:53pm
I think we should not worry about this issue.It's an ICC event.Also it is an internal issue of India.India is more concerned about Pak team security.
As it is a matter of Indian reputation.
But I'm amazed.It's just sport and nothing else.
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Mar 02, 2016 01:59pm
petty politics is being played by the hp congress government to embarasss modi. the soldiers who died are indians and belong to the whole country.
some of the soldiers who died in other pathankhot like incidents belonged to other states. should these states also say that they would not provide security to the visiting pakistani team.
i am ashamed and disgusted by this stand taken by the cm of hp.
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Mar 02, 2016 02:34pm
to all pakistanis
if we could provide security to all the pakistani participants in the recently concluded saf games which were held in north east india, do you really think that we cannot provide security to around 25 odd pakistani cricketers and others in the entourage?
the cm of hp is playing cheap, petty and dirty politics without realising that he is sullying the image of his country.
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Mar 02, 2016 02:41pm
The real face of INDIA
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Mar 02, 2016 02:41pm
I think PCB should pull out Pak team from the event. Let ICC speak to the Indian board & Govt.
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Mar 02, 2016 03:09pm
@Arslan sir this is in a state ruled by Modi's opposition
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Mar 02, 2016 03:10pm
congress party playing dirty politics, congress is in power in HP... Congress playing dirty politics to show BJP down
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Mar 02, 2016 03:11pm
@Arslan the chief minister of himachal pradesh is from congress. Leaders from all parties in Himachal are behind the demand. Modi's BJP govt in fact wants pakistan to play there. So you cannot really blame "Modi's India".
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Mar 02, 2016 03:12pm
I am not with Himachal Government. I welcome all Pakistanis and their players with my stretched hands and open heart.
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Mar 02, 2016 03:13pm
Should we send our troops than?
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Mar 02, 2016 03:15pm
@AXH local police is under the state government. If state government prevents the state police from providing security, the central government cannot do anything.
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Mar 02, 2016 04:22pm
HP is ruled by Indian National Congress not the BJP. Now ask why is this party not providing any security to Pakistani team? But the BJP ruled states have no problem doing so. Stop saying it is the BJP and Modi, it is not.
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Mar 02, 2016 05:21pm
@Zak There will be no harm to Pakistani team. We welcome them to India. Shiv Sena has never done any direct harm to any Pakistani individual. PCB members were not attacked by Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena only protested in the office of BCCI in Mumbai only. You may recall that Javed Miandad was once invited by Balasaheb Thackeray at his house in Mumbai. If not in Dharmshala, the match will happen somewhere else.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:19pm
Yes please boycott India, we will also be safe.
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Mar 02, 2016 09:25pm
If India is unwilling to play promised bilateral series with Pakistan, in the larger interest of the state, Pakistan cricket team should not rush to troubled and unsafe India.
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Mar 02, 2016 11:51pm
Im an Indian, and I wouldn't blame Pakistan if they pulled out. What a shame that Himachal Pradesh CM can't take the security responsibility.
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Mar 03, 2016 12:20am
Well, what do you think..? If they keep on playing like they did Vs Bangladesh today in Asia Cup who will provide them the security..?
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Mar 03, 2016 03:48am
I think, its just a trick to avoid any threat plan.
By now, everything, venue etc, must be decided between both the boards/countries.
Never give out all the information and keep them guessing.
Cheers.
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Mar 03, 2016 05:58am
it's an event of the international cricket council,they know how to deal with the issues.
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Mar 03, 2016 12:02pm
@AXH In india law order and security is under state control. central goverment cant dictate anything to state.
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Mar 03, 2016 02:57pm
ICC has to step in & warn India for honoring its commitment or get penalized.
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Mar 03, 2016 05:40pm
This situation is blessing in disguise , do we really need to take part in WC20 with our present team selection and performance. Suffer more humiliation at the expense of Associate Teams, I don't think we are capable of beating, Ireland, Afghanistan, UAE, Netherlands, Zimbabwe , Nepal Kenya or even Hong Kong, Canada and USA
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Mar 04, 2016 03:50am
@immo What Hypocrisy? Every Individual State can take its own decision - They are not violating any law. Yes, it is for political reasons but there is no Hypocrisy.
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Mar 04, 2016 03:52am
@AXH Providing Security is a State issue. Not a federal one.
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Mar 04, 2016 07:08am
It is a game play of opposition congress party.This party has come to such a low level to tarnish image of the country for political gains.This is not problem of Indian government but failure and backstabbing of irresponsible and unfit opposition party .
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Mar 04, 2016 12:33pm
Its upto to Pak to decide. Their Players security if of utmost importance. How come Ind CANT provide security for bilateral matches but it can do for ICC events? There is a conspiracy here. BJP, RSS have hijacked Nationalism. They are deciding when to allow Pak Players and not to suit their political advantages.
So why shouldnt other Parties sit on fence and loose their nationalist votes. All can play game like BJP RSS does at expense of Nation's Good will.
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Mar 04, 2016 03:06pm
the govt should not send the team if there is a danger to their lives .Period
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