New Delhi: As we inch closer to the historic date of 5 August, which will mark the one year anniversary of the Modi government scrapping Article 370 of the Constitution, political tensions run high on Twitter.
But maybe it will be a day of peace as Ayodhya gears ups for the Ram temple ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
Detained, former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija and Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh hold diametrically opposite views on the ground reality in the new union territory.
Protest has been contained simply because the state has become a large jail. Locking up everyone can be a strategy to fight crime, but with everyone in, on whose behalf are you fighting crime, anyway? https://t.co/3Ivnoz3hUu
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 4, 2020
For those who say nothing changed in #JammuAndKashmir in last one year, this is what changed though to their disadvantage and discomfiture. pic.twitter.com/x9Q0S93OPS
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) August 3, 2020
Here’s a sobering thought from Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani.
If India is world’s biggest democracy why are 8 million people being silenced for over one year now? Each and every indian must ask this question otherwise history won't forgive us. This is most brutal attack on Indian constitution. #StandWithJammuAndKashmir
— Jignesh Mevani (@jigneshmevani80) August 3, 2020
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Yoga guru Baba Ramdev is all set for Ayodhya. Don’t miss the swanky helicopter…
श्री राम की जन्म भूमि अयोध्या के लिये हम प्रस्थान कर रहे हैं और हमें सौभाग्य मिला है की हमारी आँखों के सामने, हमें दिव्य भव्य राममंदिर के शिलान्यास में सम्मिलित होने का यह अवसर मिला है #सबके_राम #राम_नाम_सुखदाई pic.twitter.com/xw1A3UFAXN
— स्वामी रामदेव (@yogrishiramdev) August 4, 2020
Priyanka Gandhi is not the only Congress wallah welcoming the news of the Ram temple. Here’s Congress leader Manish Tewari.
रघुपति राघव राजाराम,पतित पावन सीताराम
सीताराम सीताराम,भज प्यारे तू सीताराम
ईश्वर अल्लाह तेरो नाम, सब को सन्मति दे
भगवान I
राम मंदिर के भूमी पूजन पे सभी देश वासियों
को और सभी श्रद्धालुओं को कोटी कोटी बधाईI pic.twitter.com/mwxhc7A6bV
— Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari) August 4, 2020
Karnataka Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar is not impressed by certain insensitive statements made after Home Minister Amit Shah tested positive for Covid-19
I appeal to Congress workers not to make defamatory statements against any political leader, on matters of health and other issues on social media platforms.
It is not in our culture to wish bad for others. Congress is a party that exemplifies brotherhood and humanity.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) August 3, 2020
Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis discovers a new angle to the probe into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
Instead of solving the mystery of #SushantSinghRajput ‘s death , such behaviour will only result into huge public outcry and disbelief amongst the people about the investigation.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 3, 2020
And Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi brutally trolls Fadnavis’ wife Amruta for her comments on Mumbai Police.
• Roams around with Mumbai Police security&car
• Only audience forced to listen to her out of tune songs is Mumbai Police.
• Axis Banks account,allegedly taken from other banks of Mumbai Police BUT when Bihar elections come- cover failures of Bihar& defame Mumbai Police
Shame https://t.co/xlr5PyCOHH— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) August 3, 2020
Actor Renuka Sahane is equally frank and biting…
There is! If she were the CMs wife she wouldn't make such a statement about Mumbai, whatever the circumstances. Remember Elphinstone bridge collapsing during @Dev_Fadnavis tenure? Many Mumbaikars died but she did not say anything about Mumbai not being safe or being heartless! https://t.co/78jUz6KheL
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) August 4, 2020
BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra goes back to his favourite leader — one guess only.
Here’s a Question:
Which Indian Leader said:
“I do not like your attempt to revive Somnath. This is HINDU REVIVALISM”Please tweet the answer
Let India Name & Shame the “Hindu-Haters”!!— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) August 4, 2020
Meanwhile, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu asks you to mind your language.
अंग्रेजी भी रहेगी, हिंदी भी रहेगी… आप सीखिये … पर फोकस अपनी मातृभाषा पर होना चाहिये।
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 4, 2020
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi points to the IPL’s hypocrisy.
All those young Indians who gave up their income from Tik tok to support the Indian army seem to be more patriotic than the BJP. Can Indian cricket events not be organised without Chinese money ? Will our cricketers wear the Indian flag in a tournament sponsored by the Chinese ? https://t.co/6O9SDw7LgY
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) August 4, 2020
After recovering from Covid-19, actor Amitabh Bachchan tipped his hat to dairy brand Amul for their advertisement in support of him. Then, he mysteriously deleted the tweet. Here’s a screenshot:
In case you want a low down of the past four years of Donald Trump’s presidency:
This presidency, summed up:
While the country hit 154,000 COVID-19 deaths, the jobless rate soared, and an eviction crisis loomed, Trump went golfing this weekend at a course he still owns.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 3, 2020
And here’s Trump’s latest all-caps declaration.
FAKE NEWS IS THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 3, 2020
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