'Rohit Sharma Told Her' - Netizens Fume After Ritika Sajdeh Deleted Story On Rafah Strike

Ritika Sajdeh deletes story on Rafah strike after internet backlash (X.com)

In the realm of social media, even fleeting moments can spark significant reactions, and this was evident when Ritika Sajdeh, the wife of Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, posted and then deleted an Instagram story about the recent Rafah strike.

Ritika Sajdeh, wife and manager of Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, is a low-key private person who prefers to stay away from the public limelight. However, this time, she was caught in an intense controversy due to her social media activity.

She posted a viral story on her Instagram handle that addressed the ongoing conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, the former mistakenly attacked a relief camp in Rafa, which claimed the lives of many children.

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The strikes triggered a social media outrage and Ritika Sajdeh decided to join the protest to show her solidarity towards the victims in Gaza. However, her post attracted criticism as fans called out her selective stand on social issues. Many pointed out how celebrities never stand up for issues within India. 

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Following the backlash, Ritika Sajdeh deleted her story, which also caught the fans’ attention. Many trolled her, and some also claimed that Rohit Sharma had instructed her to do so. 

Twitter users were seemingly divided on Ritika’s move. While many hailed her for deleting the story, a few criticised her for giving in to social media pressure.

Notably, Ritika Sajdeh also caused a massive uproar on social media after she called out Mumbai Indians’ lies about Rohit Sharma’s captaincy saga.

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