The Kerala Association and the Emigrant Community of Kerala is faced with the greeting of Shahida Afidi at an event in Dubai; Organizers betray an apology

Cultural gathering in organization Cochin University Btech Alumni Association (Cubaa) In Dubai he landed in controversy after former Pakistan crisis Shahid Afidi He was delighted unexpectedly, getting an enthusiastic welcome from the participants. The event called Ormachuvadukal Season 2 was held on May 25, 2025 at the Pakistani Association of Dubai (Pad). The appearance of a video showing a bunch of cheering Afadius has aroused criticism on the network, especially in India, because of his recent comments after a terrorist attack in Pahalgamo in Kashmir.

The presence of Shahid Afidi at an event in Dubai Sparks Mass anger

The controversy reinforced when the video clip appeared on the social media, showing Afida who received a loud applause from the audience and sang “Boom Boom”, primarily consisting of the emigrant Keralit. The hosts briefly stopped their performance to acknowledge his arrival. Afida, visibly delighted, spoke with love about Keral’s cuisine and answered the phrase of his trademark “Hogaya Boom Boom”. Colleague of Pakistani Cricket Die Gul He was also seen at the event, which added a celebratory mood.

However, a positive reception quickly turned into a point of quarrels, especially among Indian social media users. Afidi had previously caused anger with his remarks at the Samaa TV news channel after a terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgamo, in which 26 people were killed. In his comments, Afida sharply criticized the Indian security forces, calling them “ineffective”, and mocked him by reporting an incident of Indian media. He also rejected the reaction of the Indian fraternity of the cricket, which condemned Pakistan for the attack, later claimed that the front resistance (TRF), a group associated with Lashkar-E-Taib.

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Considering the sensitivity about this problem, Afid’s warm reception in part of the Indian diaspora has attracted allegations that “tone-gluh” and “disrespect” is the victims of the tragedy of Pahalgam.

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Organizers respond with clarification and apology

In the midst of increasing criticism, Cubaa issued a public statement on May 30, 2025, regretting the incident and clarifying their position. The organization stated that Afida and GUL’s presence were not planned or invited, as the cries attended a separate event in the same place – Guinness’s attempt at the world record that included the largest UAE flag made of hands prints.

Cubaa explained that the place was chosen for its accessibility and reserved before the attack of Pahalgama occurred. They admitted that the audience’s reaction to the sudden appearance of Afidia was spontaneous and beyond the control of the organizers.

“We deeply regret any pain or insults caused by our colleagues of the Indians. Our intention was only to celebrate the rich cultural tradition of Kerala and encourage inclination to align with the values ​​of our nation,” “ Read the official statement.

The association emphasized that a short stop in the event that Afida was not intended and reiterated that both Afida and Gul were not part of their official lineup. They concluded by expanding sympathy to the victims of the Pahalgam attack and confirmed their commitment to promoting cultural unity within the Indian diaspora.

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