Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika Sajdeh gets trolled for 'All Eyes On Rafa' Instagram story, deletes it later

Rohit Sharma and Ritika

Ritika Sajdeh, the wife of Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, recently faced significant backlash on social media after posting an Instagram Story that stirred controversy. On May 28, she shared a post under the slogan 'All Eyes on Rafah,' which quickly drew heavy criticism. Following the outcry, Ritika deleted the post, but she was subject to extensive trolling online.

The phrase 'All Eyes on Rafah' spread widely on social media on May 28 in response to Israel launching fresh attacks on Gaza. These attacks occurred despite global criticism and a court order to stop what many described as alleged genocide. Israel's airstrikes continued, even after Spain and Norway recognized Palestine as a state in a symbolic gesture. Rafah, the southernmost exit point of Gaza near Egypt's Sinai peninsula, became a focal point of international attention.

Meet Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Rohit Sharma.

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More than a million people, making up about half of Gaza's population, have been living in Rafah. This area has become a significant humanitarian concern due to the ongoing conflict and airstrikes. The situation has prompted many celebrities and public figures to voice their concerns and show solidarity with the people of Gaza.

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Ritika Sajdeh joined a list of Bollywood celebrities and public figures who shared the 'All Eyes on Rafah' post. This list includes Varun Dhawan, Sonam Kapoor, Rakul Preet, Triptii Dimri, Nora Fatehi, Bhumi Pednekar, and others. Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza, singer Shilpa Rao, and south stars like Dulquer Salmaan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu also shared the same post. Additionally, comedian Vir Das, singer Dhvani Bhanushali, actor Swara Bhaskar, rapper Raftaar, and Geeta Basra, wife of former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, expressed their opposition to the Gaza situation through similar posts.

However, Ritika's post did not sit well with a section of social media users. They accused her of being selective in her activism, pointing out that she had not spoken out about other issues like the plight of Kashmiri Pandits or the persecution of Hindus in Pakistan and Bangladesh. One user commented, "She is the wife of Rohit Sharma, Ritika Sajdeh. Never talk about Kashmiri Pandits. Never talk about Hindus in Pakistan and Bangladesh. But showing too much care about Palestine and Gaza."

Some users alleged that Ritika's post was a "paid story" by a political PR agency. One comment suggested that she was unaware of the "fraudulent activities" linked to pro-Palestinian groups. The user claimed, "A political PR agency contacted Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh regarding a paid story on Instagram. She was unaware of the fraudulent activities used by Pro-Palestinian. She posted a paid story but when she came to know the truth of that story, she immediately deleted it."

The backlash against Ritika highlights the volatile nature of social media and the complexities of voicing opinions on international conflicts. While many celebrities use their platforms to raise awareness about global issues, they often face scrutiny over their selective activism and the authenticity of their posts. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for careful consideration and understanding of the issues at hand before sharing posts on social media.