It seems like the entire Congress party is up in arms about Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik’s invitation to Rahul Gandhi. Veteran leader P Chidambaram leads the way in this long thread.
J&K Governor's invitation to Rahul Gandhi was never a sincere invitation. It was a tool of propaganda.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) August 14, 2019
Congress spokesperson Akhilesh Singh told Malik not to go back on his word about no bullets being fired or lathis used.
J&K Governor's office: Rahul Gandhi was responding to fake news possibly spread from across the border about situation in Kashmir, which is peaceful with negligible incidents. He can check for himself from various Indian channels which have reported correct position in the valley pic.twitter.com/1XJCGWvno9
— ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2019
BJP’s latest entrant Babita Phogat decided to contradict Congress on Kashmir. She shares the video of a cricket match as proof that “all is well” there.
वीडियो उन कांग्रेसी नेताओं तक पहुंचाओ जो बोल रहे हैं की कश्मीर की जनता धारा 370 हटाने से खुश नहीं है! इससे पहले हमारा कश्मीर इतना खुश कभी नहीं दिखाई दिया https://t.co/noGTZOcRVR
— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) August 14, 2019
Congress MP Manish Tewari waxed ironic on the BJP’s plans to restrict land laws in Jammu and Kashmir. Don’t miss what he says about hares and hounds….
BJP state unit wants curbs to be placed on outsiders on buying land, jobs in J&K,conveys Centre to frame laws https://t.co/RHgO0XAMe4 -Wasn’t that what Article 370 & 35-AWere about?Wasn’t it repealed by NDA/BJP?NowJ&K BJP wants it back-Running with the hare hunting with the hound
— Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari) August 14, 2019
While the death toll from flood-related accidents continues to rise, BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi lauds the efforts of RSS workers for saving a pregnant cow.
Humanity, bow before it ?? https://t.co/8YiadwXf54
— Meenakashi Lekhi (@M_Lekhi) August 13, 2019
Randeep Surjewala said the BJP showed its anti-Dalit face after demolishing the historic Ravidas temple. That’s a rather serious allegation, sir.
केंद्रीय एजेंसी के माध्यम से प्राचीन व ऐतिहासिक रविदास मंदिर को गिराकर मोदी सरकार ने किया अशोभनीय कार्य
भाजपा ने एक बार फिर दिखाया अपना दलित विरोधी चेहरा
मंदिर का फिर निर्माण करवाए केंद्र सरकार
भाजपा ने अनुसूचित जतियों व पिछड़ो को प्रशासन में हिस्सेदारी से भी नकारा
हमारा बयान: pic.twitter.com/tIgfyN5XHC
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) August 13, 2019
Meantime, BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya is taking his mind off politics with a piece of Bollywood nostalgia.
अपने ज़माने के हरफनमौला कलाकार शम्मी कपूर के चाहने वालों की कमी नहीं है। 1953 में 'जीवन ज्योति' से परदे की दुनिया में कदम रखने वाले इस कलाकार की डांस की अदा को आज भी कॉपी किया जाता है!
पुण्यतिथि पर नमन! pic.twitter.com/YLhTzUJQO7
— Kailash Vijayvargiya (@KailashOnline) August 14, 2019
After a stream of racist tweets last month, US President Donald Trump is sounding like a responsible world leader. Find out how.
Our Intelligence has informed us that the Chinese Government is moving troops to the Border with Hong Kong. Everyone should be calm and safe!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 13, 2019
And Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien has found a real howler: See where Republic TV landed recently.
Awake, my India https://t.co/hmMlw9FPi6
— Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) August 13, 2019
For once Rahul Gandhi has been quick on his feet. Hope he shows this kind of alertness and keeps the government honest. Overall some solid punches from the opposition, it is good for the country as it will lead to better policy making and cautious implementation.