As France lifted their second World Cup trophy on Sunday, world leaders took to Twitter to congratulate the new champions.
After facing flak over her congratulatory tweet for France's World Cup win, Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi on Monday said everyone was thrilled over the win hence; she was sharing joy with the Puducherrians.
"People here are very proud of their French heritage. Everyone was thrilled because they felt connected with the win. I was sharing joy with the Puducherrians," Kiran Bedi told reporters here.
As France lifted their second World Cup trophy on Sunday, world leaders took to Twitter to congratulate the new champions.
Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi was also one of those who took to Twitter to congratulate France on their victory, but her did not sit well with many Twitter users.
Bedi congratulated Puducherrians, terming it erstwhile French Territory, on the victory of France in FIFA World Cup.
Taking to Twitter, Bedi said that Puducherrians, the erstwhile French Territory won the World Cup. She tweeted, "We the Puducherrians (erstwhile French Territory) won the World Cup. Congratulations Friends. What a mixed team-all French. Sports unites."
Soon after her tweet, Twitter users started ridiculing her and even asked her to pull the tweet down.
"We are Indians Madam. Your publicity stunts need to stop.." said one of the trollers.
"You are happy that we were French colonial...and we idiots from Delhi dreamt of making you Chief Minister... anyways I thought u became Governor of Indian territory...but... leave it...." tweeted a user.
"There are other ways to celebrate a French victory than to be so servile. I'm a born Pondicherrian, I don't feel I've won at all. France won, and it's a game and I love the game. I don't need the crutch of a colonial mindset to enjoy. Please do consider pulling this tweet down," said another user.
France on Sunday won its second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Croatia in a high-octane final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Russia.
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