IPL 2023 LIVE Broadcast: Star Sports Boycott? Broadcasters Star Sports have landed themselves in hot water during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. In their pre- match show on May 12, Star Sports invited comedian Munawar Faruqui on air. The decision has left many viewers shell shocked, with Star Sports boycott trending on social media. Follow Indian Premier League LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
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Munawar Faruqui featured in Star Sports’ coverage of the game between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans on Friday. The comedian was present during the pre-match show, alongside Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor and Star Sports’ expert panel. Faruqui’s presence put several viewers at unease.
Not only Star Sports, but JioCinema has also previously used Munawar social media presence for promoting IPL on their platform. But Star Sports got the wrong end of stick as they invited comedian to the their IPL show unlike Jio.
If Star Sports can invite Munawar Faruqui for a show then they should also invite Tiger Raja Singh to balance out the scales.
If not, then #BoycottStarSports pic.twitter.com/D9UkeZMv1X
— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) May 16, 2023
#BoycottStarSports
Munawar Faruqi, who made several jokes about the Hindu religion, was invited by Star Sports as a presenter. Consequently, people began boycotting Star Sports. pic.twitter.com/FuQ8om5Igx— Know Hides (@knowhides) May 16, 2023
A time where Bollywood is hesitating to promote Kerala story, Star sports is giving platform to a Hinduphobic & Propagandist Munawar Faruqui. #BoycottStarSports
— VIMAL KUMAR MISHRA (@vimalmishralko) May 16, 2023
He was arrested and then released on bail in 2021 for hurting religious sentiments. Several users, especially on Twitter, called for the boycott of Star Sports India. As per the FIR, Munawar was thrown into Indore jail for making remarks on Hindu deities during his show.
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Faruqui and others were arrested for the alleged offences punishable under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. The complaint was filed by Eklavya Singh Gaud, son of BJP MLA Malini Laxman Singh Gaud. He complained regarding Faruqui’s remarks, while also accusing him of flouting COVID-19 rules. The comedian was thus charged with section 295-A which deals with deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class.
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