Vindu Dara Singh on tensions between India and Pakistan: "Neighbouring state needs to realise..."
Vindu Dara Singh
called out the neighbouring nation's role in fostering
terrorism
.
Actor reacts to Asia Cup fixture
"... We all know whatever has been going on but sports is a different field...
Pakistan needs to realise that they are losing out by doing wrong to India... We want peace but they need to initiate this time.
They are the ones who cause the problem. India has never attacked any country first. Shame on those people in Pakistan who support terrorism," Vindu Dara Singh expressed his views, weighing in on the ongoing debate over the recently announced India vs Pakistan Asia Cup fixture under the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place in the UAE, with the tournament featuring top Asian teams, including India and Pakistan.
The decision to hold the tournament in a neutral country was made due to the deteriorating relations between the two nations.
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