Danish Kaneria Says Bharat Is His Matrubhumi, Clarifies Stand on Citizenship

Kaneria said he has immense love for the people of Pakistan but also faced “deep discrimination” from the authorities and the Pakistan Cricket Board, including “attempts of forced conversion.”

He described India as his Matrubhumi (motherland) and Pakistan as his Janmabhoomi (birthplace), adding that Bharat is like a temple to him. “At present, I have no plans to seek Bharatiya citizenship,” he stated, while acknowledging that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) provides a path for people like him in the future.

Kaneria said his stand is rooted in dharma and his efforts to “expose anti-nationals and pseudo-secularists” who, according to him, are trying to divide society. Reassuring his followers, he added that he is “safe and happy” with his family, concluding his message with “Jai Shri Ram.”