Babita Phogat slams KRK for insulting Phogat sisters' views on Gurmehar Kaur row

New Delhi: While it all started with Delhi University student Gurmehar Kaur's post, the debate took a new turn after self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal Raashid Khan insulted India's sportspersons by questioning their educational qualification.

Kamaal was lashed out heavily on social media after he made an insulting remark on Babita's views on the Gurmehar's controversial post.

After being slammed by Babita initially, KRK tweeted, "I was having highest respect for Phogat girls but they don't deserve it, because They are born to live on govt incentives n benefits only."

I was having highest respect for Phogat girls but they don't deserve it, because They are born to live on govt incentives n benefits only. — KRK (@kamaalrkhan) March 1, 2017

Hitting back at KRK, Babita tweeted, "No one gives any incentives without reason. Phogat sisters have proved themselves & earned respect."

No one gives any incentives without reason. Phogat sisters have proved themselves & earned respect. https://t.co/S2G9Yc353x — Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) March 1, 2017

Babita, along with her sister Geeta Phogat, joined the likes of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt as they came down heavily on Gurmehar.

The Phogat sisters have stood by their stand and also lashed out at veteran Bollywood actor Javed Akhtar, who called Yogeshwar 'a hardly literate' wrestler.

On Tuesday, as Babita expressed her disappointment over Gurmehar's tweet, KRK also entered the debate.

Taking a dig at Babita, KRK tweeted, "Ye Lo ji @BabitaPhogat Jisko Theek Se Bolnaa Tak Nahi Aata, Usko Bhi Pata Chal Gaya Ki #GurmeharKaur is speaking against the nation. Lol!"

Ye Lo ji @BabitaPhogat Jisko Theek Se Bolnaa Tak Nahi Aata, Usko Bhi Pata Chal Gaya Ki #GurmeharKaur is speaking against the nation. Lol! — KRK (@kamaalrkhan) February 28, 2017

Here's how Babita replied to KRK's tweet:

पढ़ लिख कर गद्दारी करने से अच्छा है अनपढ़ रहकर देशभक्त बने और देश के लिए खेलकर देश का नाम रोशन करे... ek bar bolo #hindustanjindabad# https://t.co/Ztc6Mhww52 — Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) March 1, 2017

Babita's sister Geeta also slammed KRK for his comments over the controversy.

@kamaalrkhan जिनको आप दो कौड़ी का खिलाड़ी बोल रहे हो ना उन्होने देश को मेडल और सम्मान दिलाया है।आपने देश के आपमान के अलावा कुछ किया है? https://t.co/pDx8qxRUGA — geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) March 1, 2017

While several sections reckon Gurmehar is innocent and was batting for peace between India and Pakistan, the majority has slammed her for her anti-national stand.