“You Lifted a Nation, Not Just a Trophy!” — Rahul Gandhi, Kharge, and Tharoor Lead India’s Emotional Salute to World Cup Queens

Delhi: India’s night of glory turned into a wave of emotion and national pride as the Indian women’s cricket team clinched their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

The stadium roared, fireworks lit up the sky, and social media exploded in celebration — but it was the outpouring of admiration from across the political spectrum that gave the moment an even deeper meaning.

The Congress party led the chorus of praise, calling the women’s team “history-makers who have filled a billion hearts with pride.”

In an impassioned post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, “Our Women in Blue have made history and touched a billion hearts. Your courage, grit, and grace have brought glory to India. You didn’t just lift a trophy, you lifted a nation’s spirit. Jai Hind!”

The message struck a chord across generations, instantly going viral. Gandhi’s words, many said, captured the soul of the victory — a story of perseverance, equality, and dreams realized.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge added, “This is not just a sporting achievement, but a celebration of women’s power, resilience, and leadership. You’ve made the entire nation proud.”

He described the victory as a “turning point” for Indian women in sports, saying the win would inspire “countless girls to chase their dreams without fear.”

K. C. Venugopal, Congress general secretary, echoed the sentiment: “This team has shown that determination can shatter every barrier. The Women in Blue have proven that champions are made through grit, not privilege.”

Meanwhile, Shashi Tharoor celebrated the victory with trademark flair, tweeting, “What a night for Indian cricket! Our women have done what no team before them could. A proud, defining moment for the #WomenInBlue.”

The Indian side, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, finally ended years of heartbreak — from the near-misses of 2005 and 2017 — to bring home the crown that had eluded them for decades.

The players, from Shafali Verma’s fearless stroke play to Deepti Sharma’s match-winning spell, embodied a new era of confidence and dominance in women’s cricket.