Hashim Amla rubbishes rumours, says he won’t impose his beliefs on others

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February 6, 2016

New Delhi, Feb 6: Even as the media reports on Indian born South African cricket star Hashim Amla turning down an interview because a female journalist was “underdressed” went viral, he took to the twitter to rubbish the ‘baseless report’.

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The report carried by a few reputed Indian news agencies on Saturday claimed that Hashim Amla requested that an Indian reporter change her clothing before he agreed to do an interview with her.

There were many holes in the story. Firstly, it doesn’t name the reporter, it doesn’t quote anyone and perhaps the biggest problem: it’s a complete and total lie.

The rumour is suspected to stem from a column written in a Pakistani newspaper last year. That column was equally sketchy on details. It disappeared, but a ghost of it resurfaced this week.

A Cricket South Africa source told TheSouthAfrican at the time of the initial column appearing that it was absolutely not true. The story disappeared from the internet soon and where it has now reappeared from again is not clear.

But, it has travelled far and wide, picked up by an alarming number of big news groups and seemingly, believed by an alarming number of people.

Usually Amla would brush off such tomfoolery, especially by some of the small-time media outlets who have reposted without picking up a phone and calling somebody for comment. But considering how far the story had travelled, Amla has confirmed that it’s completely untrue.

In a statement released, he said:

“I have never asked any reporter to dress for my liking,” Amla commented. “As a South African I have the greatest respect for people of all faiths and will never impose my beliefs on anybody else.”

Just cause he’s a cool guy he also sent a Tweet, reminding people that the internet is full of lies.

The story doing the rounds also mentions that Amla pays a fine for not wearing the Castle Lager logo on his shirt. This, too, is false. Amla’s agent, Ismail Kajee said:

“There are posts doing the rounds on social media that Hashim pays a monetary fine for not wearing the SAB logo. This is completely untrue. Cricket South Africa and SAB have always been understanding of Hashim’s faith from the outset and he definitely does not pay any fine and we request that these untrue posts are not shared.”

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Anil Holla
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Swethakka what will be your Comment now.Will he be Tolerance now,Akka can he enter India Now... What an JOKE sir ji.

Grow up people Stop blaming each other.

UMMAR
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

PLEASE RSS CHADDIES WT U WEAR THAT KAKI CHADDI PLEASEE ONCE CHK IN MIRRIOR URSELF

HOW U LOOKKK....

Suresh
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

It looks shwetha is enjoying with her birthday suit. What about our culture? Is it acche din?

A. Mangalore
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Yes when human born there was no cloths that means throughout their life they should be naked ??
Indian culture is to cover full body . Have you seen any single photoghraphs of Sita Maata, Lord saraswathi, Lord Sharada with less cloths? have you seen Mother Teresa without showing even her hair??
Have you seen any men anchor with underwear or sleeveless shirt taking interview with any dignitaries ??
Then why these so called modern girls are wearing small cloths in the TV . They have spoiled our Indian female childrens.
Shall anyone who wrote favouring the lady anchor go and tell your family members to wear a short cloths and walk in the street???

Well done Amla , you did a great job. Congratulations.

Ihthisam Ar
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Guys, take it easy, please read Hashim Amla's tweets

hashim amla (@amlahash)\hey cumon peeps, 95%of stuff on d Internet r fake..but u knew dat right? Certainly I have never asked any reporter to dress for my liking.\"

\"As a South African I have the greatest respect for people of all faiths and cultures. I will never impose my beliefs on anybody else. #peace\"

(https://twitter.com/amlahash/status/695845311743467521?s=03)"

Anil Holla
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

With due respect to all sisters and Brothers.
@ Chinnappa: U r right people born without Cloth,Religion,Language.
Then why people fight in the Name of religion? Why Lower caste people treated Badly? Why rape case is high in India? Why people are killing in the name of Cow?
When Sister's in Different parts of India been raped every day and Kill them brutally it is called TOLERANCE.And if a Muslim oppose a sister for her good then it is INTOLERANCE.

PREM
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Animals are born naked TOO & they are still without Clothes.
Humans are born naked too but God has given intellectual
By this intellect U can Choose U want to follow the animals way or Human way.
VINITH POOJARY please remove cheddi information who fed U with lot of evil agenda... just open up & read what divine scriptures speaks... and use your intellectual to recogniZe this evil system of looking women in half naked which created men like nithyananda, BJP mla porn watchers, Aasaram and others.

Kushwant Bhat
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Bap ray Bap you Swetha chinnappa, and our Gentle man Master Vinith Pojarianna and Akkamma , you buffoons forgotten Delhi and Manipal rapes still you are all which part of the world leaving, then why cant you keep in Show case??
Banning International Cricket not a easy to say, but you are not understanding the world, did you been to Great South Africa???
you never improve yourself some one compares to Expensive cars Where are you Yar????

Jai Hind.
Jai Moodianna.

fathima
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Its true that we r born naked.Coz mother's womb is not a garment's factory.Why do Indian women want to copy western world.Our culture is rich.Those who are proud of short dresses, mini skirts etc,then they have purely sold to west. We are true Indians who follows sita mayya's dress.. And I am proud of it. Women must wear the veil like how sita used to cover with veil/hijab whenever her bro in law laxman came. Respect Indian culture. Respect your country. JAI HIND!!!
HATS OFF TO AMLA .KEEP UP THE GRT WORK.

Shuaib
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

guys this news is fake. you can check his twitter account.
Coastaldigest before posting any news please cross check.

Vinith Poojary
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

get lost man, when human born there were no cloths at all that time what your saying everyone died o what, u people created your culture in the name of god.

Prashanth Poojary
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

u people buy costly cars why are u running it on road keep it inside your house, every precious things should be covered and keep it inside.

Pleasant
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Miss. Shwetha you shut your mouth and keep quiet. what he did is right. He is a true Muslim and following religion properly. Do not interfere in his personal matter. Keep it up Mr. Hashim Amla. Allah bless you dear.

Thouhid
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Well done AMLA...I think now Media people got a lesson how to dress...Indian culture does'nt say to wear cloths as she worn...

NOOR
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Everything PRECIOUS is COVERED!
A women MODESTLY dressed is like a PEARL in its SHELL.

THINKERS
 - 
Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Dear Anchor,
Dont impress people by showing your flesh to strangers ...
impress the one who created U by following his divine guidance by dressing modestly...
People will look U as a sexual object & not as a human which western culture taught U.
Appreciate Hashim Amla for putting this condition.

Swetha Chinnappa
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Saturday, 6 Feb 2016

Intolerance, hasim amla should be banned to enter into india. people born without cloth,religion,language, in between who is this fellow to tell anyone what to wear or what not to wear.

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Mr Kamath grew up helping his father in selling mangoes in a village Karnataka's Mangaluru. This was when he learned the art of picking the ripe fruit, plucking it, sorting it, and preserving it.

As the legend goes, a young 14-year-old Kamath boarded a train from Mangaluru and came to Mumbai (then Bombay). 

After working at his brother’s restaurant, Kamath had an idea — if ice creams have fruit flavours, why can’t they have real fruits. He decided to fill this void in the market. But unsure of whether customers would come, he began his business with serving pav-bhaji as the main dish and the ice cream as an add on.

His first ice cream parlour was launched in 1984 in Juhu, with the initial menu featuring around 12 flavours, each being a testament to the knowledge he acquired during the time he assisted his father in Mangaluru.

The demand kept growing and he opened five more outlets in 1994. Currently, it has over 165 outlets across 15 cities.
 
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Bengaluru, May 18: JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda, who turned 92 on Saturday, broke his silence on the sexual abuse charges leveled against his grandson and MP Prajwal Revanna. He stated that he has no objection to the action taken against him if found guilty. However, he mentioned that the cases against his son, JD(S) MLA HD Revanna, who is facing charges of sexual harassment and kidnapping of a woman, were 'created'. He refrained from further commenting as the matter is sub judice.

Recently, Gowda announced his decision not to celebrate his birthday and requested well-wishers and party workers to wish him from wherever they are.

"... I don't want to comment on things that are going on in the court regarding Revanna. Prajwal Revanna has gone abroad. Regarding that, Kumaraswamy (Gowda's other son and state JD(S) chief) has, on behalf of our family, said it is the duty of the government to take action in accordance with the law of the land," Gowda said.

Addressing reporters, the former PM said, "There are several people connected to these sexual abuse cases. I don't want to mention anyone's names. Kumaraswamy has stated that those involved in this matter should face action, and the affected women should get justice and compensation."

"There is no objection from us to taking action against Prajwal. But people have come to know the facts about the allegations made against Revanna, how the case has been created. In one case, he has been granted bail, and in another case, the judgment is expected day after tomorrow... I don't want to comment on it," he said, concurring with Kumaraswamy's statement that if found guilty, no one should be spared.

Prajwal (33) is facing charges of multiple instances of sexually abusing women. The scandal has sparked a political storm with the ruling Congress and BJP-JD(S) engaged in a slugfest.

Prajwal reportedly left for Germany on April 27 and is still at large. An Interpol Blue Corner Notice has been issued against him in an effort to bring him back.

He was the BJP-JD(S) alliance's joint candidate from the Hassan Lok Sabha segment, which went to polls on April 26.

Meanwhile, Gowda's 66-year-old son, Revanna, a former Minister, has been granted interim anticipatory bail from a court here in a sexual harassment case in which his son Prajwal is also an accused.

Asked whether there was a conspiracy to defame and politically scuttle his family, Gowda said, "It is true... considering all that has happened, several people are involved. I won't mention names. Kumaraswamy will address what action needs to be taken."

Responding to a query on BJP leader and advocate G Devaraje Gowda's allegations that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is behind the circulation of a pen drive containing explicit videos involving Prajwal Revanna, Gowda said Kumaraswamy will respond to all of this.

"We have seen in the media what Devaraje Gowda has said. Kumaraswamy, as the party's state President, has been actively responding to all this. He will speak. I won't at this point. I had campaigned for the Lok Sabha polls. On June 4, after the Lok Sabha poll results are announced, I will meet with you (media)," he added.

Gowda also appealed to media persons campaigning near his house to end it. "I also appeal to your owners."

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The Ministry of External Affairs has received a letter from the Karnataka government requesting the cancellation of the diplomatic passport of suspended Janata Dal Secular MP Prajwal Revanna, official sources said on Thursday. However, the diplomatic passport has not yet been canceled.

The Karnataka government's request to the Narendra Modi-led union government came after Prajwal Revanna, facing multiple charges of sexually abusing women, fled the country using his diplomatic passport last month.

"The MEA has received a letter from the Karnataka government for the cancellation of the diplomatic passport in respect of MP Prajwal Revanna. This is being processed," official sources said.

Prajwal, grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, is at the center of a political storm after hundreds of explicit videos allegedly featuring him leaked late last month. The 33-year-old MP faces multiple cases of rape, sexual harassment, voyeurism, and criminal intimidation.

Prajwal, the NDA nominee for the Hassan Lok Sabha seat, reportedly fled to Germany on April 27, hours before the first case was filed against him.

The Karnataka police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) is now probing the high-profile case, and a lookout notice and a Blue Corner notice have been issued to track Revanna down.

In the wake of the allegations, Prajwal Revanna said in a social media post on May 1, "As I am not in Bangalore to attend the enquiry, I have communicated to C.I.D Bangalore through my Advocate. The truth will prevail soon."

His father, HD Revanna, a JDS MLA and son of HD Deve Gowda, is also accused in cases of molestation and kidnapping. He was arrested earlier this month and is now out on bail.

The veteran leader faces a case in which a man has alleged that he was involved in kidnapping his mother, who worked as a house help at his home for six years. The complainant alleged that a video showing Prajwal Revanna sexually abusing his mother leaked recently, and his mother went missing soon after.

HD Revanna, however, has termed the case a "political conspiracy."

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