NEW DELHI: Para-badminton star
Manasi Joshi
has criticised
Harbhajan Singh
and
Suresh Raina
for their insensitive actions in an Instagram reel, which has offended individuals with physical disabilities.
Manasi expressed her disappointment, stating that the cricketers' behavior in the video has deeply hurt the sentiments of the disabled community.
Following India Champions victory over the Pakistan Champions in the
World Championship of Legends
final, Harbhajan posted a video on his Instagram account in which he and his fellow players had put a fresh twist on Vicky Kaushal's popular track, 'Tauba Tauba.'
However, Harbhajan also disclosed that the intense cricketing schedule over the past two weeks had taken a toll on his body, leaving certain parts feeling sore.
In the Instagram post, Harbhajan tagged Vicky Kaushal and uploaded a video showcasing their amusing dance performance. The caption accompanying the video revealed the physical strain players have been experiencing due to the demanding cricket matches played in the last 15 days.
"Body ki Tauba Tauba ho Gayi in 15 days legends cricket.. Every part of the body is sore. Straight competition to our brothers @vickykaushal09 @karanaujla our version of Tauba Tauba dance, What a SONG," read the caption of Yuvraj's post.
Manasi strongly criticized the cricketers for ridiculing the walking patterns of individuals with disabilities. She expressed her disapproval by leaving a comment on Harbhajan's social media post.
"Wanted more responsibility from the stars that you all are, please do not mock at the gait patterns of people with disabilities. This isn't funny."
"You don't know how much harm your behaviour can do. The appreciation you're getting from people around is appalling to see. This reel of yours is going to encourage that it is ok to make fun of the walking patterns of people with disabilities for a few laughs. More young children with disabilities will be bullied by using this reel. If any of you athletes would have done responsible community service in disability space area, you all would not have come up with this reel. I'm scared how the PR agencies of these athletes approved this reel for public platform," Manasi said.
"I'm really disappointed in you @harbhajan3 @sureshraina3 and all the people who in comments section who are appropriating this reel," she added.
"This isn't legendary if you're mocking gait patterns of people with polio. This will enable bullying on young children with disabilities in India," Manasi added in another comment.
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