Twitter divided on RCB Captain Virat Kohli’s tips on celebrating Diwali; here’s how internet reacted

This tweet by Kohli did not go down well with majority of the netizens. While some users called out Kohli for showing ‘fake concern for the environment’, other asked him to use this knowledge for winning trophies.

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Updated Oct 18, 2021 12:58 PM IST

Twitter divided on RCB Captain Virat Kohli’s tips on celebrating Diwali; here’s how internet reacted

Virat Kohli tweeted that he will be sharing some tips on how to make the festival of Diwali special this year

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli is being trolled by netizens over his recent tweet. Kohli tweeted that he will be sharing some tips on how to make the festival of Diwali special this year. “Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a series of my personal tips for celebrating a meaningful Diwali with loved ones and family. Stay tuned by following my Pinterest profile ‘viratkohli’- link in bio,” the Test cricketer tweeted along with a video.

In this video, Kohli can be seen saying, “It’s been a tough year for all of us all around the world but especially in India with wave 2 hitting hard in 2021. As we get ready for Diwali this festive season, I’ll be sharing some of my tips for you to celebrate with loved ones and family. Stay tuned on Pinterest and pass the light.”

Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing a series of my personal tips for celebrating a meaningful Diwali with loved ones and family. Stay tuned by following my Pinterest profile 'viratkohli' - link in bio 🪔@Pinterest #diwali2021 #AD pic.twitter.com/KKFxyK3UTG
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 17, 2021

This tweet by Kohli did not go down well with majority of the netizens. While some users called out Kohli for showing ‘fake concern for the environment’, other asked him to use this knowledge for winning trophies.

“It has become fashion to give lecture on Hindu festivals. But no thanks. We have been celebrating our festivals from ages and we don’t need any gyan and furthermore we don’t want any woke logic and meaning to be attached to it. Stop this nonsense and meaningless charade,” a user tweeted. Others also shared the glimpses of how diyas and crackers used in Diwali are manufactured.

It has become fashion to give lecture on hindu festivals. But no thanks. We have been celebrating our festivals from ages and we don’t need any gyan and furthermore we don’t want any woke logic and meaning to be attached to it. Stop this non sense and meaningless charade.
— Da_Lying_Lama🇮🇳 (@GoofyOlives) October 17, 2021

Awwwww..so much FAKE concern for the environment !! Why do these concerns comes in every year when Diwali is round the corner?? If Diwali, which is a one day festival , is damaging the environment so much , then you must also speak about the CO2 emissions from your private jet??
— swatisri pandey🇮🇳 (@SwatisriP) October 18, 2021

Meaningful Diwali tips from Indian skipper.

To be on Pinterest, do squats and pose in expensive clothes.

This, while some other great sportsmen wear olive green, share a joke and smile with men at frontier, silently pray for well being of others. https://t.co/bCqM0snB0K
— Rohan Dua (@rohanduaT02) October 17, 2021

We know how to celebrate our festivals, use your knowledge to win trophies, which is not possible for you. https://t.co/nGqj1kE7a9
— नवनीत शर्मा (@Navneet55sharma) October 17, 2021

All captains are preparing for the World Cup, hamara kaptaan alag hi chakkar me hai https://t.co/0V5OPdtUNP
— Gappistan Radio (@GappistanRadio) October 17, 2021

Stick to what you do best - playing cricket. You can also teach a lot of kids how to improve their game, rather than wasting your valuable time on providing "advise" on our festivals. #Diwali2021
— Murli Menon (@MurliMenon6) October 17, 2021

#ViratKohli https://t.co/xo7wqYhmFH pic.twitter.com/7VnWsHTgu4
— . (@Johannesburg149) October 18, 2021

Always buy Diyas/Deepam made by him.
He is working hard to help his family and India 👍
He has no sponsorship and does not have a “fixed” income.
This is the only wheel he can spin.
He is a Honest, True Indian who works to make money and does not sell himself to any Brand…. pic.twitter.com/j4uIbjaKJs
— Eternal Traveller 🇮🇳 (@TravelerEternal) October 17, 2021

Sir ji,

I have a huge respect on you by seeing the way you celebrates India's victory in the cricket, on the other side, these people work in Sivakasi fireworks for 364 days a year for us to celebrate 1 day diwali in a year, please re-consider. pic.twitter.com/3tkAFV7hQ7
— Jags (@jagsedis) October 17, 2021

Some users, however, came to Kohli’s rescue and claimed that the internet was being needlessly hostile to him. They further claimed that he did not say anything wrong and is simply concerned for the environment. “When did he say that he will teach you how to celebrate Diwali!! He just said he would share some ‘Tips’… It depends on you whether you will accept his tips or not!! This is not mandatory to celebrate according to his tips!! You guys just need an excuse to bash Virat and Anushka..”, a user named Aradhana Dash tweeted.

When did he say that he will teach you how to celebrate Diwali!!He just said he would share some "Tips"..It depends on you whether you will accept his tips or not!!This is not mandatory to celebrate according to his tips!!You guys just need an excuse to bash Virat & Anushka..
— Aradhana Dash (@AradhanaDash4) October 17, 2021

OMG people outrage for no reason. He didn't say anything bad. He didn't even talk about crackers or anything. My goodness people need to chill! #IAmAHindu #SunoKohli WTF does #SunoModiKeKutto mean? I am a Modi fan but completely against this BS against Kohli. the outrage is dumb
— Incredibaddie (@Incredibaddie1) October 18, 2021

#SunoModiKeKutto #ViratKohli Why is this hashtag trending ?? Virat has not said that he is going to teach us what to do instead he will be sharing some tips to make it even better...And, if anyone is not interested, then simply don't follow them.... Why to make it a whole issue ? pic.twitter.com/8wGXiLxtey
— BIGGEST VIRATIAN (@TejaswiniSinha2) October 18, 2021

He is talking about sharing tips. Maan'na hai ya nhi that's up to you. Virat is not forcing anyone. Stop being so hard on him. Stop creating drama out of nothing 🙂
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— ऋतिका (@Vritika385) October 17, 2021

Why is he getting so much hatred. He is just concerned about the environment!!!People in india are so egoistic.This man is just giving opinions on celebrating diwali. He is not forcing anybody to do that.I think we should take this more open minded rather than criticizing him😊.
— Abhi17 (@Abhi1750734925) October 17, 2021

Edited by Mehak Agarwal

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Published on: Oct 18, 2021 12:58 PM IST

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Twitter divided on RCB Captain Virat Kohli’s tips on celebrating Diwali; here’s how internet reacted

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