Garry Kasparov Issues Clarification After Post On Rahul Gandhi Goes Viral
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Within hours of asking Rahul Gandhi to "first win Rae Bareli before challenging for the top", Garry Kasparov said it was just a joke and should be seen as one.
Russian chess great Garry Kasparov hoped that his "little joke" on Indian politics does not pass for "advocacy or expertise" after his social media post on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's love for the game went viral. I very much hope my little joke does not pass for advocacy or expertise in Indian politics! But as an "all-seeing monster with 1000 eyes," as I was once described, I cannot fail to see a politician dabbling in my beloved game! https://t.co/MlBnR4PeZ6
Within hours of asking Rahul Gandhi to "first win Rae Bareli before challenging for the top", the 61-year-old said it was just a joke and should be seen as one.
"I very much hope my little joke does not pass for advocacy or expertise in Indian politics! But as an 'all-seeing monster with 1000 eyes,' as I was once described, I cannot fail to see a politician dabbling in my beloved game!" the former world champion, who retired in 2005, wrote in response to a post by actor Ranvir Shorey.
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