In a jubilant reaction to Team India’s dominant victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, Bageshwar Dham’s Acharya Dhirendra Shastri declared, ‘Bap to bap hota hai’ – father is father after all. The spiritual leader drew parallels between the Indian Army’s Operation Sindoor and the cricketers’ performance on the field.
Shastri, speaking to his enthusiastic followers in Chhatarpur, praised the players for delivering a crushing blow to their arch-rivals, much like the military’s decisive response to aggression. ‘Just as our brave soldiers entered enemy territory and struck hard, our cricketers have now done the same on the cricket pitch,’ he said, igniting cheers among the crowd.
Recalling his prediction during the match, Shastri emphasized the unbeatable spirit of Indian sportsmen. He urged the audience to applaud the team’s triumph, highlighting how India’s score of 175/7 left Pakistan reeling at 114 all out in just 18 overs.
The Acharya extended heartfelt congratulations to every player, stressing that while India may lose to other nations, victory against Pakistan is non-negotiable. ‘Their hearts must be filled with despair, but let them know – no tension, bap bap hota hai,’ he quipped, blending humor with national pride.
Shastri humbly clarified that he didn’t win the match; the players’ skill and divine blessings did. With the army’s valor in Operation Sindoor and now the cricketers’ dominance, he asserted Pakistan has no chance left. His words resonated deeply, reinforcing unwavering support for Team India.