He continuously disparaged and attacked the 24-year-old Muslim vendor. From calling him a rapist to disrespecting Holy Quran, he called him ignorant for not speaking English. His distasteful comments included even dishonoring the Holy Prophet.
The former cricket star has been embroiled in a tangle of political and legal battles since he was ousted as prime minister in a vote on no-confidence in 2022, which he denounced as unfair.