The party has argued that "terror and sports cannot go together," questioning the moral and strategic logic behind resuming cricket ties with Pakistan. (File Photo)The Chandigarh Congress has opposed the proposed India-Pakistan cricket matches scheduled to be held during the Asia Cup in September, urging the Union Government to withhold clearance for the fixtures.The party has argued that “terror and sports cannot go together,” questioning the moral and strategic logic behind resuming cricket ties with Pakistan.Rajiv Sharma, chief spokesperson of the Chandigarh Congress, said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has agreed to play against Pakistan at a neutral venue. He said the people of Chandigarh and other places in the country are upset with what he termed an “unwarranted agreement,” particularly at a time when Operation Sindoor, launched in response to cross-border terrorism, is still ongoing.“It is extremely disappointing that while not a single perpetrator of the Pahalgam attack has been brought to justice, the cricket boards of both nations are moving towards friendly sporting ties,” Sharma said. He warned that Indian sponsors’ funds could inadvertently benefit the Pakistan Cricket Board, which, he claimed, may use the money to further terror activities against India.The Congress leader also questioned the BCCI’s rationale behind opting for a neutral venue to accommodate Pakistan’s interests, stating that India holds the right to host the tournament and should not compromise its position.Calling the decision an “insult to the self-respect of the people of Chandigarh and the nation,” Sharma urged Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari to raise the issue in Parliament.He also slammed the office-bearers of the Union Territory Cricket Association for their silence on the matter, accusing them of compromising national pride for personal or political gains.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Indian National Congress