AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey claims ‘elitist mindset’ and ‘jealousy’ reason behind criticism directed at him

Former India goalkeeper Chaubey, who is also part of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has served as AIFF president since 2022, added that any criticism directed towards him was ultimately harmful for Indian football.

Kalyan Chaubey’s tenure as All India Football Federation (AIFF) president has been far from smooth ever since the former India goalkeeper took over the role in 2022, finding himself mired in multiple controversies and facing corruption allegations.

Chaubey’s administrative abilities particularly came under the scanner after Igor Stimac was sacked as Blue Tigers coach last year following a prolonged lean patch, with the Croatian going on to sensationally claim that Indian football was “imprisoned” with him in charge.

Chaubey, who also happens to be part of the Bharatiya Janata Party, hit back at the criticism that he has faced so far as AIFF chief, particularly after firing Stimac, claiming “elitist mindset” and “jealousy” as well as the fact that he comes from a humble background are why people have been pointing fingers at him.

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