Parvez Rasool 's father lashes out at son for chewing gum during National Anthem

Prior to the start of the India v England encounter, young Parvez Rasool became the target of right wing nationalists when a video released showed the Kashmiri cricketer chewing gum while the Indian national anthem was being played. However, in recent times, there has been a controversy, something that has died down in the last week or so. However, Rasool’s father has lashed out at his son for the ordeal.

Rasool’s father went ahead and stated that many players did indeed chew gum during the matches, but it was the responsibility of his son to keep his mouth clean while the national anthem was being played. He also added the time when Sourav Ganguly had chewed gum during the national anthem but was not targeted. Many believe that the reason Parvez was targeted was due to the ongoing unrest in Kashmir.

Speaking exclusively from Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning, he said, “My son should have refrained from having this (chewing gum). Many players chew gum during the matches and my son was no exception. But at least he should have kept his mouth clean when the national anthem was being played.”

“I have seen Sourav Ganguly also chewing gum during one of the matches when our Ja Na Ga Na Ma Na was being played but surprisingly media did not attack him and only targeted Parvez,” added Parvez’s father.

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Rasool’s father however, went ahead and said that he would indeed have a word with his son and ensure that such an ordeal did not occur once again. He also added that he would make his son respect the country. “Anyhow, I shall certainly ask my son to not make this mistake again and respect the country,” he signed off.