Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, when asked about the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan, said he had chosen not to watch the game. Declaring his stance as a “Deshbhakt” (patriot), Uddhav Thackeray remarked that he refrained from viewing the match, adding that only “Deshdrohi” (anti-nationals) had done so.

Uddhav Thackeray said, “I don't want to speak about the match as I have not watched it...As a 'Deshbhakt' [patriot], I have not seen the match...Those who are 'Deshdrohi' [anti-national] have seen the match.”

While India won the match against Pakistan amid boycott calls on social media, the BCCI drew heavy criticism for agreeing to the engagement in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons, mostly tourists, were killed.

The Indian government has al

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