New Delhi: Twitter went everywhere with discussions, rebukes, taunts and platitudes. Take a look!
Congress’ Khushbu Sundar disagrees with Congress — whoa!
My stand on #NEP2020 differs from my party n I apologize to @RahulGandhi ji for that, but I rather speak the fact than be a head nodding robot or a puppet. Everything is n cannot be about agreeing to ur leader, but about being courages to voice ur opinion bravely as a citizen ..
— KhushbuSundar ❤️ (@khushsundar) July 30, 2020
Congress leader Sanjay Jha is beginning to be kinder to the BJP. Hmmm….
At first glance #NEP is very well intentioned and a comprehensive document that will truly be path-breaking for young students. Frankly, this is the first real game-changer legislation from Mr Modi’s government ( IBC was good but bungled up).
It should get bipartisan support.
— Sanjay Jha (@JhaSanjay) July 31, 2020
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah is disappointed with IAS officer Rohit Kansal in the controversy over Congress leader Saifuddin Soz’s confinement.
I’m sorry Rohit but it’s better to let the official twitter handles put out the propaganda. I’ve worked closely with you & it’s disappointing to see your handle put out this tweet. Soz sb traveled for medical reasons & was detained at home as soon as he returned. https://t.co/GnnZDumsMf
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) July 30, 2020
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In more news from the Valley, Kashmiri politician Sajid Lone finally gets a breath of fresh air after almost a year under detention.
Finally 5 days short of a year I have been officially informed that I am a free man. So much has changed. So have I. Jail was not a new experience. Earlier ones were harsh with usual doses of physical torture. But this was psychologically draining. Much to share hopefully soon.
— Sajad Lone (@sajadlone) July 31, 2020
Former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot, has more on his mind than his battle with the state government.
अपनी रचनाओं के माध्यम से किसान, मजदूर, कमजोर एवं शोषित वर्ग की आवाज को मुख्यधारा में स्थान दिलाने वाले हिंदी साहित्य के महान लेखक एवं उपन्यास सम्राट मुंशी प्रेमचंद जी की जयंती पर मैं उन्हें श्रद्धापूर्वक नमन करता हूँ।
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) July 31, 2020
China’s Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong shares a tip on how to improve India-China ties!
To move #China–#India relations forward, I believe that we need to straighten our views on several key issues. First, #China is committed to peaceful development, and is not a“strategic threat”to #India.
— Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) July 30, 2020
As everyone eagerly awaits a Covid-19 vaccine, Biocon co-founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw asks the all-important question.
Who will receive the first supply of vaccines? Young people n health workers ought to get first priority. The elderly, those with co-morbidites n children should not be exposed to the vaccine until safety risk is established.
— Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (@kiranshaw) July 30, 2020
The Bollywood war continues —Swara Bhaskar has something to say to Kangana Ranaut.
Ji Kangana! It’s called standing up for your convictions. Some people are driven by principles other than opportunism. Some people don’t have the talent to use others tragedies and prop up causes ! Koi nahi, aap nahi samjhogey.. pls carry on. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 https://t.co/zJ5fVcpbAS
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) July 30, 2020
And cricketer Hardik Pandya has some really exciting news…
We are blessed with our baby boy ❤️🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/DN6s7aaZVE
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 30, 2020
The meandering lanes of Chandni Chowk have altered remarkably. Take a look!
Do you recognize this walkway? Yes, it’s Delhi’s iconic #chandnichowk. Once full of cars, rikshaws & noise, it is getting a facelift & being turned into a traffic-free zone! A great transforms & initiave expected to be completed by November. 🇮🇳🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/2ZDz4Zwcf4
— Walter J. Lindner (@AmbLindnerIndia) July 31, 2020
IPS officer R.K. Vij provides a lesson on how to be a responsible netizen – anyone paying heed?
Hello my twitter family- please
1. never use unparliamentary and abusive language
2. Respect everyone's freedom of expression
3. Respect all, particularly the women
4. Remember, each account can be traced ultimately #Twitter #ResponsibleNetizen— RK Vij, IPS (@ipsvijrk) July 30, 2020
US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden promises to be just, if he is president — but then what will become of our midnight Twitter entertainment?
You won't have to worry about my tweets when I'm president.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 30, 2020
Here’s, President Trump suggesting the unthinkable.
With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history. It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 30, 2020
Burt then he regains confidence.
We are going to WIN the 2020 Election, BIG! #MAGA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 30, 2020
Read how US Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders dismisses US President Donald Trump. Bye bye, indeed.
No, Mr. President. We are not going to postpone the presidential election. Read the Constitution (for once). On Nov. 3, the American people will decide upon your disastrous administration and reject your authoritarianism, lies and racism. You will lose. Bye, bye. https://t.co/71VDthK3QD
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) July 30, 2020
With inputs from Shubhangi Misra
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