Twitterati is all praises for Mohammad Kaif who stood behind Soumya Swaminathan

Soumya Swaminathan is the Indian Chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster from India, She was set to represent the country in the Asian Team Chess Championship 2018 which is going to be held in Hamadan, Iran. But the host country imposed a strange law of following a religious dress code on the players which violated the basic human rights. However, she didn’t like the same and pulled out of the tournament as she has found a support from the former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif.

According to the religious dress code, it will be mandatory for all the players to wear the headscarf or burkha while playing. Soumya found the Iranian law as the direct violation of the basic human rights and decided that pulling out of the tournament was the only way for her to protest her rights. The decision she took is absolutely praiseworthy as it will make the host country think about the same now.

Mohammad Kaif is known to speak his mind always and doesn’t shy away from expressing his opinions. Similarly, he voiced his support for the Champion Chess player of India and came up with a tweet for her in which he hailed her for courageous step and lashed out at the laws in Iran.

“Hats off to Soumya Swaminathan for pulling out of this event in Iran. There should be no scope for religious dress codes to be imposed on Players. A host nation should not be granted permission to host such international events if it fails to consider basic human rights,” his message read.

Hats off to Soumya Swaminathan for pulling out of this event in Iran.
There should be no scope for religious dress codes to be imposed on Players. A host nation should not be granted permission to host auch international events if it fails to consider basic human rights. pic.twitter.com/soQ9SVHYS6

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 13, 2018

Twitter praises Kaif for his efforts

Twitterati which has recently been critical towards Mohammad Kaif was impressed after he showed his support towards the 29-year-old. The fans were all praise of him as they felt one needs the courage to express the feelings openly as few went on to say that more people with such kind of thoughts will take the country forward in the near future.

Here’s how Twitterati reacted:

Hats Off to You Sir for having the courage & conviction to state your views on human rights so vociferously!

— Satish Kumar Singh (@SatishInnov8) June 15, 2018

All secularists should think like u rather than making controversial…great sporting spirit off the field👏👏👏👏👏….Eid Mubarak kaif bhai…🌙🌙

— santhi swaroop betha (@BethaSwaroop) June 14, 2018

Kaif Bhaiya u r on of the best fielder and batsman of your time. U r best Muslim and we need Muslim like you only in India and planet. Who actually apply there own thought process before blindly follow.
I wish I can meet u some day. I feel proud on u y r best Indian #Respect.

— Krishna Rai (@krishnarai_twit) June 13, 2018

It takes courage to express yourself openly Kaif bhai. Respect.

— KRISHNA AJMERA (@KrishnaAjmera) June 13, 2018

Apke jaisa har koi soche sir to desh bahot aage badh jaye, soch badlna bahot zaruri h.

— 🇮🇳AALOK TIWARI🇮🇳 (@A_STAR_ROCKS) June 13, 2018

Beauty of my nation !!

Cricketer Mohmmad kaif support #SomyaSwaminathan for her freedom of choice ….

रही बात शतरंज स्पर्धा की तो मौके आगे मिलते रहेंगे !!

— Manan मनन 🇮🇳 I support indian armed forces💪 (@manansharma796) June 13, 2018

Even bigger role model you are for anyone who ever believe that religion is there to divide us..🤗👏stay blessed!

— Krishna Singh (@ks_krishnasingh) June 13, 2018

Brilliant @MohammadKaif 👌👌
When ppl from one's own community stand up to its regressive practices, true transformation starts. I applaud you for taking such a stand on public platform. 👏👏

— Vinay Bansal (@TheVinayBansal) June 13, 2018

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