Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has criticized Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Indian National Congress, for his idea of wealth redistribution. Prasad called the idea pathetic and compared it to giving points to an underperforming team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He expressed his opinion during an interview, stating that the concept of wealth redistribution goes against the principles of hard work and meritocracy. Prasad’s comments have ignited a debate between supporters and critics of wealth redistribution policies.