New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh who turned 39 on Saturday (December 12), said that he was saddened and upset by his father Yograj Singh’s speech on farmer protests in NCR while adding that his ideologies are not similar to that of his father.
Yuvraj took to his social media to share a statement on the ongoing protest and highlighted the importance of this. He further said that rather than celebrating his birthday this year, he wished for a speedy resolution of the ongoing protest between farmers and the Central government. He also distanced himself from remarks made by his father Yograj endorsing the sportspersons returning their awards to support the agitation.
“Birthdays are an opportunity to fulfill a wish or desire and this birthday, rather than celebrating, I only wish and pray for a swift resolution of the ongoing talks between our farmers and our government. Undoubtedly, farmers are the lifeblood of the nation and he believed that the problem could be resolved through peaceful dialogue.” the statement read.
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 11, 2020
“As a proud Indian, I am saddened and upset by the statements made by Mr. Yograj Singh. I wish to clarify that his remarks have been made in an individual capacity and my ideologies are not the same in any manner,” Yuvraj added. He also urged everyone to take necessary precautions against the Covid-19 virus.
This comes a day after Yograj stirred social media with some outrageous comments at the ongoing farmers’ protests over the new laws. He urged Central Government to listen to the demands of the farmers, and backed sportspersons who were returning their awards to show support with the protesting farmers.
“Farmers are demanding the right thing, the government should listen to them. It is really high time that the government should come up with solutions in this regard and I back all those sportspersons who are returning their prestigious award,” Yograj had said earlier.
