Indian cricket team's celebrated all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, recently found himself in the midst of a family controversy, compelling him to address allegations made public by his father. The cricketer's father, Anirudhsinh Jadeja, had accused him and his wife, Rivaba, of estrangement, a claim that rapidly gained traction on social media platforms.
Rivaba, who is also a BJP MLA, chose not to elaborate on her father-in-law's comments when she was asked about it during an event, urging the media to approach her directly for such inquiries.
"Why are we here today? You can contact me directly if you want to know about it," she stated, as reported by Zee 24 Kalak, redirecting the focus back to the event's purpose.
Ravindra Jadeja earlier took a firmer stand by denouncing the interview his father had with Divya Bhaskar as "meaningless and false." Through a social media post, Jadeja criticized the attempt to defame his wife and labeled the accusations as one-sided. "The attempt to tarnish the image of my wife is improper and condemnable. I too, have a lot to say but I shouldn't reveal those things in public," Jadeja expressed, choosing to maintain the dignity of their private matters.
In the controversial interview, Jadeja's father lamented the lack of communication and relationship with his son and daughter-in-law, stating they had lived separately and barely interacted with him since shortly after their marriage. He even expressed regret over pushing Ravindra towards cricket, believing it might have altered their familial dynamics.
The father's narrative painted a picture of a family divided, blaming Rivaba for creating discord within the family. He claimed, without mincing words, that the rift began almost immediately after the marriage, accusing Rivaba of seeking control over family matters and desiring an independent life away from the family unit.
The dispute has evidently led to a deep emotional chasm, with Jadeja's father disclosing the pain of not seeing his granddaughter for years and alleging that Rivaba's family has overly interfered in their lives. Despite these painful revelations, Ravindra Jadeja's public response calls for restraint and privacy, highlighting the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges faced by public figures in maintaining personal boundaries.
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