One patriotic citizen Shri. Vikas Thorat protested against this denigration by sending protest letter to the editor of Times. The protest letter by Shri. Thorat is given below.
Kind Attn: Editor
Dear Sir,
This is with reference to your Sport page regarding Champions Trophy
As I am a fan of cricket I love and enjoy it always. But it is hearting when headline is close relation with ‘VANDE MATARAM’ – Mother, I bow to thee!
Vande Mataram’ is well known as the National Song of our country. In this song, the two words ‘Vande Mataram’ have achieved major importance. These are the only words that many freedom fighters remembered while being sentenced to rigorous punishments in Court or being hanged to death.
But it should not be case for cricket. This is hurting feeling of Indians. Hence we hereby request you stop pasting such pictures. Your early reply regarding action taken will be highly appreciated.
Thanks & Regards,
Vikas
