Pune: Supriya Sule Questions India’s Cricket Ties With Pakistan Amid Security Concerns

Pune, 11th September 2025: As the much-anticipated India–Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup draws closer, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar faction) MP Supriya Sule has raised sharp questions over the Union government’s approach, accusing it of sending “mixed signals” on national security and bilateral ties.

Speaking after a review meeting at the Pune Zilla Parishad, Sule said the government must clarify its position.

“During Operation Sindoor, the nation was told that blood and water cannot flow together. But if that is the stand, how can cricket matches go on as if nothing happened? Has the government changed its stand?” she asked.

Sule also invoked the grief of the Jagdale family, who recently lost a member in terror-linked operations, to highlight what she described as a “contradictory” policy.

Earlier in the day, the Baramati MP held a joint review meeting with Pune Zilla Parishad and Pune Municipal Corporation officials. Issues such as delayed Jal Jeevan Mission projects, drinking water supply, waste management, and school infrastructure gaps dominated the discussion.

Meanwhile, commenting on the escalating crisis in Nepal, where violent protests have left Indian nationals stranded, Sule assured that efforts were on to ensure their safe return. “We are following up and making every attempt to bring them back at the earliest,” she said.

Asked about the opposition to the recent GR on Maratha reservation, Sule said the government must come clean. “People are confused. Contradictory statements from within the government only add to the bitterness. Announcements should not just remain on paper; they must be implemented,” she remarked, urging the Chief Minister to directly address public concerns.

Municipal Polls and Alliances
On the upcoming municipal elections, Sule signaled openness to flexible alliances.

“In the past, Congress and NCP have contested separately. We have no issues working with Uddhav Thackeray’s faction. If it benefits the state and aligns with our ideology, we are open to working with like-minded parties,” she said.