The Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has become the center of attraction on social media with his recent tweet as he was immensely trolled by the netizens. Kohli tweeted that he will be sharing some tips on how to make the festival of Diwali special this year. He spoke about COVID-19 and how the past years have been tough on people. The video also showed photos of sweets and clips of him working out. However, netizens believed he spoke about crackers and started trolling him.
Tweeting the video, Virat Kohli wrote: “Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a series of my personal tips for celebrating a meaningful Diwali with loved ones and family. Stay tuned by following my Pinterest profile ‘viratkohli’- link in bio.”
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In this video, Virat Kohli can be seen saying, “It’s been a tough year for all of us all around the world but especially in India with wave 2 hitting hard in 2021. As we get ready for Diwali this festive season, I’ll be sharing some of my tips for you to celebrate with loved ones and family. Stay tuned on Pinterest and pass the light.”
Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing a series of my personal tips for celebrating a meaningful Diwali with loved ones and family. Stay tuned by following my Pinterest profile 'viratkohli' – link in bio 🪔@Pinterest#diwali2021 #AD pic.twitter.com/KKFxyK3UTG
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 17, 2021
This tweet by Kohli did not go down well with a lot of people on social media. While some users called out Kohli for showing ‘fake concern for the environment, others asked him to use this knowledge for winning trophies.
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Soon after the tweet was out, netizens started trending #SunoKohli and bashing him for his comments. The message did not go down well with many netizens as many termed him a hypocrite and some even stated that Kohli’s environmental concern is misplaced.
Here are some of the reactions on social media:
Awwwww..so much FAKE concern for the environment !! Why do these concerns comes in every year when Diwali is round the corner?? If Diwali, which is a one day festival , is damaging the environment so much , then you must also speak about the CO2 emissions from your private jet??
— swatisri pandey🇮🇳 (@SwatisriP) October 18, 2021
We know how to celebrate our festivals, use your knowledge to win trophies, which is not possible for you. https://t.co/nGqj1kE7a9
— नवनीत शर्मा (@Navneet55sharma) October 17, 2021
Stick to what you do best – playing cricket. You can also teach a lot of kids how to improve their game, rather than wasting your valuable time on providing "advise" on our festivals. #Diwali2021
— Murli Menon (@MurliMenon6) October 17, 2021
#ViratKohli https://t.co/xo7wqYhmFH pic.twitter.com/7VnWsHTgu4
— Q. (@Johannesburg149) October 18, 2021
Always buy Diyas/Deepam made by him.
He is working hard to help his family and India 👍
He has no sponsorship and does not have a “fixed” income.
This is the only wheel he can spin.
He is a Honest, True Indian who works to make money and does not sell himself to any Brand…. pic.twitter.com/j4uIbjaKJs— Eternal Traveller 🇮🇳 (@TravelerEternal) October 17, 2021
Sir ji,
I have a huge respect on you by seeing the way you celebrates India's victory in the cricket, on the other side, these people work in Sivakasi fireworks for 364 days a year for us to celebrate 1 day diwali in a year, please re-consider. pic.twitter.com/3tkAFV7hQ7
— Jags (@jagsedis) October 17, 2021
When did he say that he will teach you how to celebrate Diwali!!He just said he would share some "Tips"..It depends on you whether you will accept his tips or not!!This is not mandatory to celebrate according to his tips!!You guys just need an excuse to bash Virat & Anushka..
— Aradhana Dash (@AradhanaDash4) October 17, 2021
OMG people outrage for no reason. He didn't say anything bad. He didn't even talk about crackers or anything. My goodness people need to chill! #IAmAHindu #SunoKohli WTF does #SunoModiKeKutto mean? I am a Modi fan but completely against this BS against Kohli. the outrage is dumb
— Incredibaddie (@Incredibaddie1) October 18, 2021
#SunoModiKeKutto #ViratKohli Why is this hashtag trending ?? Virat has not said that he is going to teach us what to do instead he will be sharing some tips to make it even better…And, if anyone is not interested, then simply don't follow them…. Why to make it a whole issue ? pic.twitter.com/8wGXiLxtey
— BIGGEST VIRATIAN (@TejaswiniSinha2) October 18, 2021
He is talking about sharing tips. Maan'na hai ya nhi that's up to you. Virat is not forcing anyone. Stop being so hard on him. Stop creating drama out of nothing 🙂
— ऋतिका (@Vritika385) October 17, 2021
Why is he getting so much hatred. He is just concerned about the environment!!!People in india are so egoistic.This man is just giving opinions on celebrating diwali. He is not forcing anybody to do that.I think we should take this more open minded rather than criticizing him😊.
— Abhi17 (@Abhi1750734925) October 17, 2021
