Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh faces backlash for 'All Eyes on Rafah' Instagram post

By Ovaise Shariff | First Published May 29, 2024, 2:31 PM IST

Ritika Sajdeh, wife of cricketer Rohit Sharma, deleted her Instagram Story featuring "All Eyes on Rafah" after receiving backlash online. The phrase was used by many to show solidarity with Palestine following an Israeli attack in Rafah, Gaza.

Ritika Sajdeh, wife of cricketer Rohit Sharma, faced backlash after posting 'All Eyes on Rafah' on her Instagram Story to show solidarity with Palestine. She later deleted the post amidst online trolling. Social media users used the phrase to express support after an Israeli attack in Rafah, Gaza, resulting in casualties. The incident sparked debate, with some criticising her for not addressing Indian issues and others joking about her knowledge of Rafah's location.

Meet Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Rohit Sharma.

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“Did she ever talk about the vιolence happening by a specific community in India?”
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“Did she ever raise her voice for Hindus being persecuted in Pakistan and Bangladesh?”
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The story has been removed. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Triptii Dimri, Samantha Prabhu, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Swara Bhasker, and Dia Mirza, have also shown support for Palestine.

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