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The father of a Pahalgam terror attack victim has strongly opposed the upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup match. Sanjay Dwivedi recalled the government's previous stance of severing ties with Pakistan following terrorist attacks. He emphasized that both he and the wider public are against any relations with Pakistan, including sports. The opposition stems from the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 Indian tourists.

Key Points: Pahalgam Victim Father Opposes India Pakistan Asia Cup Match

  • Father of Pahalgam attack victim opposes India-Pakistan cricket match
  • Recalls government's stance of no relations with Pakistan
  • Cites April 2025 terror attack that killed 26 tourists
  • Urges Centre to consider public sentiment against Pakistan ties
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Asia Cup: Sanjay Dwivedi, father of Pahalgam terror attack victim, opposes September 14 match against Pakistan

Sanjay Dwivedi, father of Pahalgam terror attack victim, urges government to cancel September 14 India-Pakistan Asia Cup match citing national sentiment.

"I oppose this and urge the government to take action in this matter, keeping the public sentiment in mind - Sanjay Dwivedi"

Kanpur, September 12

Sanjay Dwivedi, the father of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi, on Friday opposed the upcoming India vs Pakistan clash in the ongoing T20 Asia Cup on September 14 in Dubai, stating he is against this and urged the Centre to take action in this matter.

He also recalled the Indian government's previous stance of severing ties with Pakistan and emphasised the widespread public sentiment against any form of relations, including sports, with Pakistan.

The outrage over India squaring off against their arch-rival in the tournament stems from the anger against the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 26 tourists were killed on April 22 by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.

"On 22nd April 2025, Pakistan killed 26 innocent people of our country. The government of India had said that it would have no relations with Pakistan and that blood and water cannot flow together. Since the day I got to know (about the India vs Pakistan match), not just me but the entire country has been opposing it and saying that there should be no relations, political or in the sports field, with Pakistan. I oppose this and urge the government to take action in this matter, keeping the public sentiment in mind," Sanjay Dwivedi told ANI.

In August, the central government revised a policy to tackle Indian athletes competing against Pakistani athletes in sports events. According to the policy, India will be allowed to participate in multinational events but will continue to refrain from participating in bilateral competitions.

India posted a commanding victory by nine wickets in their Asia Cup opener against the UAE on Wednesday. After the fixture against Pakistan, India will play their final group stage fixture against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.

After the group stage, the tournament will proceed to the Super 4, where the top two teams from each group will qualify. If India finishes at the top of Group A, then all of their Super 4 matches will be held in Dubai.

If India finishes second, then one of their Super 4 clashes will be held in Abu Dhabi and the remaining two in Dubai. The Super 4 stage will run from September 20 to 26.

Dubai will host the final, which is scheduled for September 28.

- ANI

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Priya S
My heart breaks for Mr. Dwivedi and all the families who lost loved ones. But sports should remain separate from politics. Our players have worked hard and deserve to compete.
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Aman Q
The government's revised policy makes sense - multinational events okay, but no bilateral series. This maintains our stance while allowing our athletes to compete internationally.
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Sarah B
As an expat Indian, I understand both sides. But we cannot let terrorism dictate our sporting events. India should play and show our strength on the field!
Vikram M
Every time we play Pakistan, it gives them legitimacy. They sponsor terror and then we shake hands on cricket field? Doesn't sit right with me. #BoycottPakistanCricket
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Nikhil C
Respect Mr. Dwivedi's pain, but cricket is one area where we consistently dominate Pakistan. Let our team thrash them on field - that's the best response to terrorism!
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Kavya N
The families of terror victims deserve our utmost respect and support. If Mr. Dwivedi feels this way, we should listen. There are more important things than a cricket match.

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