# Ex-Kings announcer's appeal denied over 'All Lives Matter' tweet

Ex-Kings announcer loses appeal against firing for 'All Lives Matter' tweet

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A court denied the appeal, ruling the tweet violated the team's code of conduct and professional standards. [^1]

Police in Bhimpura police station area of Ballia district registered an FIR against former lekhpal Ram Singar Singh on court order after Maniraj, a resident of Chakhasapur village, filed a complaint. [^2]

The court emphasized that public figures, including sports commentators, must maintain neutrality and avoid divisive statements. [^3]

The ex-Kings announcer was fired for posting a 'All Lives Matter' tweet on social media. [^4]

Maniraj alleged that despite repeated contact, the lease was not processed, and in January 2026 he met Ram Singar Singh with family members to demand either the lease or the money back. [^5]

Maniraj, a laborer from Chakhasapur village, alleged that former lekhpal Ram Singar Singh demanded 1 lakh rupees to arrange a lease for barren land in his name. [^6]

The announcer appealed the firing, arguing the tweet was a personal opinion unrelated to his professional role. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. A court denied the appeal, ruling the tweet violated the team's code of conduct and professional standards. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
2. Police in Bhimpura police station area of Ballia district registered an FIR against former lekhpal Ram Singar Singh on court order after Maniraj, a resident of Chakhasapur village, filed a complaint. (Amarujala, News)
3. The court emphasized that public figures, including sports commentators, must maintain neutrality and avoid divisive statements. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
4. The ex-Kings announcer was fired for posting a 'All Lives Matter' tweet on social media. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
5. Maniraj alleged that despite repeated contact, the lease was not processed, and in January 2026 he met Ram Singar Singh with family members to demand either the lease or the money back. (Amarujala, News)
6. Maniraj, a laborer from Chakhasapur village, alleged that former lekhpal Ram Singar Singh demanded 1 lakh rupees to arrange a lease for barren land in his name. (Amarujala, News)
7. The announcer appealed the firing, arguing the tweet was a personal opinion unrelated to his professional role. (Yahoo! Sports, News)

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