Shehzad Poonawalla and Rhiya Ahir engaged in a confrontation on social media platform X after the previous BJP spokesperson mocked the Mumbai-based mannequin for not having the ability to enter Bigg Boss 20, whereas taking a jibe at her “IQ and data”.
Ahir, who got here into the highlight after a viral video of her stopping a police van through the Cockroach Janta Get together (CJP) protests went viral, misplaced a public-voted spot on the fact present, which went to Punjabi actress Love Gill.
Poonawalla had focused Ahir in a reel, whereby he additionally criticised a journalist, claiming the mannequin had wished to make use of the platform to “unfold anti-national and anti-Sanatan concepts.” He additional took a jibe on the “left-wing ecosystem” and chief of opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
Replying to the video, Ahir urged Poonawalla to “go away girls alone”, whereas referring to him as “uncle” and claiming he was “twice her age.” The previous BJP spokesperson hit again later, saying he was 38 years outdated, and saying Ahir’s “IQ and data matches Rahul’s.”
‘From ₹140 to Soros subscription bundle’: Poonawalla
The controversy started after Poonawalla posted a video focusing on Ahir, journalist Sherwani and Rahul Gandhi. Taking a jibe at Ahir, Poonawalla mentioned, “…To get a scripted photograph go viral and getting a preferred mandate to enter Bigg Boss…there’s a massive distinction between these two.”
Poonawalla claimed that the mannequin had the backing of the “left-wing ecosystem” and “anti-Modi YouTubers”. “She thought that as a substitute of ₹140 subscription, she would now promote Soros subscription bundle on prime time utilizing the viral photograph,” the previous BJP spokesperson mentioned in his video. Poonawalla additional slammed Rahul Gandhi, saying Ahir was additionally seen sitting with the Congress chief. “Rahul Gandhi, who has misplaced 99 elections, can not make Congress win a single election, what assist will he get for you?” Poonawalla mentioned.
He alleged that Ahir “wished to make use of the platform to unfold anti-national and anti-Sanatan concepts.” “However the folks modified the script – whether or not it’s a democracy or a voting platform, distant management is within the arms of the folks,” he added.
Ahir’s ‘twice my age’ comment, Poonawall’s ‘maths’ response
Responding to Poonawalla, Ahir mentioned he was “twice her age”, whereas including, “I’d simply request you to go do politics with folks of your individual age and males such as you. Not little women.” She mentioned she had no affiliation with political figures, and claimed that Poonawalla’s script had been utilized by “50 different low-cost influencers.”
“Say one thing credible. “Somebody who would not respect the Indian Military.” Present up with proof. The place have I ever disrespected the Indian Military or any skilled or any establishment or faith or anybody for that matter?” she questioned, whereas sharing an interplay together with her competitor Love Gill, who Poonawalla had praised in his video.
“That is what she spoke about me on nationwide tv – “I used to be pondering that if they’d not stopped the motive force, she wouldn’t have been right here right this moment.” And I replied, “The aim of my life was being fulfilled there.””
Poonawalla, in response to the publish, clarified his age, whereas additionally taking a jibe at Ahir’s “maths”. “You might be 28 – you aren’t a “younger lady” and I’m 38 so technically I’m not twice your age( clearly maths was by no means your sturdy level at college)- anyway you might be complicated me one other 56 yr old- Rahul Gandhi!” Poonawalla mentioned. Replying to her comment about not realizing him, the previous BJP spokesperson mentioned, “I’m positive you don’t learn about me. That’s okay. After all of your IQ & data matches Rahul’s and we noticed that proper if you had been requested about Vande Mataram…”