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Posted online: Saturday , January 12, 2008 at 05:05:03


New Delhi, January 12: The BJP urged the BCCI to take all ‘appropriate’ steps to defend off-spinner Harbhajan Singh in the ongoing race row in Australia.

"All steps that are appropriate must be taken by the BCCI," BJP spokesperson Prakash Javdekar said.

Harbhajan has been banned for three Tests for allegedly racially abusing Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds. The BCCI has appealed against the ban and a hearing on the matter will be conducted soon.

Javdekar said Indians have been at receiving end of racial discrimination historically.

"We have been historically discriminated on racial line and our team being alleged on racial misconduct is one the worst things we could face," he said.

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Indian tradition by withheld on 14 Jan 2008

And Indians blamed each other – perhaps to 'suck up' to the perpetrators – if anyone dared to raise a complaint.

Gutless BCCI by Prakash on 13 Jan 2008

Are the gutless BCCI officials still living in the backdrop of colonial enslavement? The white dominated ICC and the anglo-cartel are still calling the shots? BCCI has to understand -The new generation of India gives two hoots about the superiority complex the angloes may hold about themselves by dominating the umpiring ranks and the ICC decision-making proceses.The Young India cares not for the submissive and insult swallowing gutless officials and players of the past. And what is Sharad Pawar upto? Apart from humiliating the country with his backflip, is he trying to project himself as some sort of Cricket-Statesman? Kick him out of the BCCI! We need some young blood.Next: Boycott all the Companies who sponsor Aussie players, punch them hard where it hurts the most - that is the only language these m**keys understand - and that includes the BCCI.

Boycott viewing by Srinivas on 13 Jan 2008

India has been at the receiving end for quite sometime but it's only surfacing now. Thanks to our bold boys with high self-esteem that we have exposed the arrogant and the racists. I have the following tips to our journalists and the general public that would ensure the decline of superiority feeling that many around the world possess.1.Journalists, stop interviewing and start ignoring the so called supremacists 2.Public, start boycotting games, both at the stadiums and on TV when the games are played against countries that profess arrogance and bigotry This would teach them the right lessons and bring them down from cloud nine.

SYDNEY MATCH by dilip/hyderabad on 13 Jan 2008

There is more to this match ,it should also be probed for match fixing and this aspect has been probed in an articles in TOI also.As we could see from the umpires reaction expecially benson they were almost willing to give decision in aussie favour for any appeal.There is surely much more behind this incident.Also since big money is invlved surely corporates who are not part ofthe current set up of BCCI may also be involved

Astralia controversy by Sanjay Chaturvedi on 13 Jan 2008

The overall campaigne favouring the right i.e., harbhajan and the fight against injustice ,, has once again proved that in spite of a lot of differences within ourselves we Indians are still one on issue of national pride. One issue amongst all these is being sidelined is that the match under question (sydney) should be deleted from the records as ultimately the Australians have won that match. When so much of irregularities have been found in the match, we should also take up the matter with ICC for gettig this match removed from records.

Racism by SV Nagappa on 13 Jan 2008

What a joke. BJP which is a party based on superiority of Hindus is trying to say that 2 wrongs make a right. Let Indians first stop discrimination officially sanctioned everywhere to a country of equal opportunity and economic handup to the poor irrespective of caste. If Indian Harbhajan is ready to marry a muslim without problems then harbahjan is not a racist. That is what being a non racist is all about not thinking about race or caste. Not all australians are racist and not all Indian are as wreckless as Harbhajan. Yes no one has to tolerate racism not harbhajan not symonds. Let us be fair and eliminate this horrible social terrorism and social darwinism from human society. Let us see how many in India are prepared to get rid of their caste and call themselves as Indians and not by their caste.

Your Correct by Simon Gallaghers on 13 Jan 2008

SV Nagappa, You are so correct with your statement. Having Travelled throughout India over many years your staement on CASTE is 100% correct.Harbhajan is a racist as are many many Indians but will they ever admit it to it!! I doubt it.

Racism by Srinivas on 13 Jan 2008

Looks like you are anti-BJP trying to smear them as racist. It's not BJP but people like you who try to divide the country on caste lines. When BJP defends an Indian and especially a Sikh in this case, instead of being proud of our nationalists, you are bringing caste into picture. Mr. Nagappa, have you gotten rid of your caste? I doubt :-)

Gutless BCCI by Ram on 14 Jan 2008

Nagappa, if there is one party that boldly proclaims what it stands for, it is BJP. Ask any self respecting minority and they will tell how many atrocities were committed by Cong govts. Did you give your daughter away to a muslim/christian or a dalit to prove your point. Good luck. commie smelling fellow.

discrimination by Dev on 13 Jan 2008

Yes for yrs continental teams received second rated treatments in white cricketing nations, both inside the game dished by likes of darryl hair ( BIGOT) , and outside by the racist spectators ( RABID in case of AUSSIES). Its time now that continent is powerful cricketing lobby , let us all unite and punish these 2 faced , white suprmists. Like shewag said lets not take things lying down, hit them where it hurts , imagine if all the continental teams stop playing these BIGOTS , they got no place to play and above all no MONEY .

Take your bat and go home by Simon Gallagher on 13 Jan 2008

Well Mr Dev i do wish you the Paki's and Sri Lankans do go on strike and not play cricket we then would not have to put up with a bunch of Girl's its typical from your neck of the woods.

Fully agree by Bharat on 12 Jan 2008

We must fight it out, with strong conviction. Europeans are known for their racism all through the history of mankind. Now they call others racists, its like chor (thief) calling the police as chor. BCCI must pull-out from the tour, if ICC don't withdraw the penalty. Enough is enough, we must learn to regain our self-respect. Calling someone monkey, donkey are not racists words, but simply abusive words.

What difference does it make? by siva on 12 Jan 2008

"We have been historically discriminated on racial line and our team being alleged on racial misconduct is one the worst things we could face," Prakash Javdekar said...True..We have been discrminated for centuries as untouchables for years by our OWN men...and now it is white...What difference does it make. It is bad to be insulted by our people than outsiders...

Why accept insult silently? by Bharat on 12 Jan 2008

You must fight it out, if ever feel insulted by insiders or outsiders. Accepting insult silently is our own crime. Who is going to fight for my cause, if I don't fight it out? Be assertive, bold and with strong conviction, and fight out the insult.

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