People and propaganda media to be blamed for Christchurch killings: Gautam Gambhir
New Delhi, Mar 16 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has blamed people and 'propaganda' media for the Christchurch mosques attack, which claimed 49 lives.
Gambhir took to Twitter to also uphold "secularism" as the "best thing about democracy" and disapproved branding of Muslims as "oppressive".
"A big part of d blame for Christchurch killings should rest with us & d “Propaganda” Media. We had conveniently branded Muslims as oppressive to gain applause from d majority of d Indian gallery on social media & get TV ratings. For me secularism is the best thing about democracy." the southpaw, who might fight the Lok Sabha polls in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s ticket, said in his tweet.
A big part of d blame for Christchurch killings should rest with us & d “Propaganda” Media. We had conveniently branded Muslims as oppressive to gain applause from d majority of d Indian gallery on social media & get TV ratings. For me secularism is the best thing about democracy
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) March 16, 2019
The attack took place at two mosques in Christchurch city of New Zealand.
Over 40 people were treated for injuries.
The main suspect has been identified as an Australian citizen. He has been charged and remanded in custody to appear in the High Court on Apr 5.
Three others have been arrested in connection with the incident so far.
Image Credit: Facebook.com/GautamGambhir
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