India vs Pakistan, Modi vs Mohsin Naqvi – “Disappointed with Modi’s…” Poetic Justice or…?
A heated debate unfolds on Barkha Dutt’s show as experts question India’s choice to play Pakistan amid Operation Sindoor.
Few matches capture the world’s attention like an India–Pakistan final. The 2025 Asia Cup clash went beyond sport — it became a symbol of political tension, national pride, and emotional stakes. On Inside Out with Ms. Barkha Dutt, a powerful panel featuring political commentator Tehseen Poonawala, venture capitalist and educationist Mohandas Pai, brand expert Dilip Cherian, and BJP strategist Rajeev Pandey discussed the controversy that followed India’s dramatic win.
Tehseen Poonawala opened the discussion, calling the match “a mistake” amid ongoing Operation Sindoor. He argued that India should have boycotted Pakistan, saying the win came at a moral cost — “blood money” going to a hostile nation. Mohandas Pai echoed the sentiment, calling it “the first time I feel let down by my Prime Minister,” adding that India’s participation dishonored the sacrifices of soldiers.
Rajeev Pandey defended the government, explaining that the BCCI, not the state, made the decision to play. However, critics argued that BCCI cannot act without government approval. Dilip Cherian highlighted the messaging failure, stating India “lost a chance to isolate a terrorist state” and that politics had clouded the game.
Throughout the show, Ms. Barkha Dutt pressed each guest to address the balance between diplomacy, nationalism, and sport. The discussion revealed rare unity — supporters and critics alike felt India should not have engaged Pakistan during military tensions.
Barkha Dutt closed by noting that this debate is less about cricket and more about conscience — whether playing Pakistan undermined India’s moral position during an ongoing conflict.
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