Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Uddhav Thackeray: India-Pak Match Viewing is Anti-National
Uddhav Thackeray, a political leader, stated that he did not watch the recent India-Pakistan cricket match.
He described himself as a 'Deshbhakt,' meaning a patriot, and implied that those who watched the match were 'Deshdrohi,' or anti-national.
He also criticized India's decision to play Pakistan in the match.
The recent final saw the Indian team winning and there have been controversies surrounding the trophy presentation.
He previously criticized the BJP over the Asia Cup clash between the two countries, saying India’s decision to play against Pakistan exposed the BJP’s “farce” of patriotism.
Uddhav Thackeray didn't watch the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match, calling himself a 'Deshbhakt'.
He views those who watched the match as 'Deshdrohi'.
Thackeray criticized India's decision to play against Pakistan.
The Asia Cup final concluded with India winning the trophy.
This followed controversy around the trophy presentation.
- Who
- Uddhav Thackeray
- What
- Commented on the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match
- When
- After Asia Cup 2025 final
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To express his views on the match
Shiv Sena-UBT's View
No explicit opposing side view
India playing against Pakistan
Shiv Sena-UBT's View
Opposes India playing against Pakistan
No explicit opposing side view
Not specified
- Event
- Asia Cup 2025 final
- Participants
- India and Pakistan
- Thackeray's Stance
- Did not watch the match
- Thackeray's Description
- Deshbhakt
- Thackeray's view of viewers
- Deshdrohi
- Previous Incident
- Vandalism at Thane hotels
