Hyderabad: Vladimir Putin, who is serving his second consecutive term as president of Russia, on Monday signed legislation that would enable him to remain in power until 2036.
He became Russia’s president for the first time in 1999 and has served as president for three or six years, in between also becoming prime minister and is currently serving his fourth term. Technically, he has been in power for more than two decades now.
Prior to this new legislation, a president could serve a maximum of two consecutive six-year terms, but with this amendment, he could serve for two additional consecutive terms. This means that he can compete in the 2024 and 2030 elections and by winning it, he can be the president until 2036, by which time he will be 83 years old.
The legislation, aside from the political criticism, has caused a tsunami of hilarious memes on social media. Of some showing how he awards a medal, 8 turns into infinity, and more, the memes highlight the creativity of the makers, with one even comparing him to the inevitability of Thanos in the Marvel universe.
Hi Vladimir, you may only be president for eight years.
Putin: pic.twitter.com/i7On7GUutE
– Dennis N (@DennisN) 6 April 2021
Vladimir Putin after signing the law that will allow him to rule until 2036. pic.twitter.com/yo7M7aHQR2
– Rii. (@ Riyaa_16) 7 April 2021
Putin really said pic.twitter.com/LKTUfUQZYU
– Hassan @ (@KingHassan__) 6 April 2021
Some even show the babies of today who are getting ready to be his successor.
I will defeat Putin in the next election. I am younger, faster and super faster man. pic.twitter.com/TG3JkVuOdZ
– ETommyBS (@ ETommyBS1) 7 April 2021
Indian memes were not left behind when they came up with this.
Putin signs the law that could keep him in power until 2036
Putin is like: –# Putin pic.twitter.com/tZRDGUE3sk– Raj🇮🇳🔱 (@ rajbhanushali27) 6 April 2021
Vladimir Putin has passed a law that will allow him to rule in Russia until 2036.
I:
Is this possible in any other country?Me too: pic.twitter.com/TRmpUXKU6S
– Veer Sorry Worker (@VeeryaSorry) 6 April 2021
Source: Telangana Today