New Delhi: Here is a classic example of US President Donald Trump rushing out a tweet, then thinking the better of it and deleting the post. Guess what it was about? Kashmir…
That wasn’t all. Either Trump is being deliberately obtuse about climate activist Greta Thunberg’s #HowDareYou speech, or he’s being his usual offensive self. Pick on someone your own size, Mr President.
She seems like a very happy young girl looking forward to a bright and wonderful future. So nice to see! https://t.co/1tQG6QcVKO
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2019
Twitter’s “aww” moment of the day: Congress leader Sanjay Jha sent birthday greetings to a political rival and fellow Twitter motormouth, Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga.
Dear @TajinderBagga : I know we guys squabble like crazy but have a great happy birthday and god bless!
— Sanjay Jha (@JhaSanjay) September 24, 2019
Today appears to be the day for political opponents to exchange civilities. Here are kind words between Congress leader Milind Deora and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Thank you @narendramodi ji!
Murlibhai put nation first & worked with all governments in India & the US to deepen ties between our great countries.
In my many interactions with my Democrat & Republican friends, they, too, acknowledge India’s leadership in the 21st century https://t.co/AXbEb6ZDtK
— Milind Deora मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) September 23, 2019
Thank you @milinddeora.
You are absolutely correct when you highlight my friend, late Murli Deora Ji’s commitment to strong ties with USA. He would have been really glad to see the strengthening of ties between our nations.
The warmth and hospitality of @POTUS was outstanding. https://t.co/eyP1D3xRJo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2019
PM Modi received a rousing welcome in Houston and Congress thought it had got the better of him with photographs of an even warmer reception received by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi during a visit to the US. One small problem, though: the picture was not from the US visit. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor first retweeted the photograph and then acknowledged the mistake.
Nehru & India Gandhi in the US in 1954. Look at the hugely enthusiastic spontaneous turnout of the American public, without any special PR campaign, NRI crowd management or hyped-up media publicity. pic.twitter.com/aLovXvCyRz
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 23, 2019
I am told this picture (forwarded to me) probably is from a visit to the USSR and not the US. Even if so, it still doesn't alter the message: the fact is that former PMs also enjoyed popularity abroad. When @narendramodi is honoured, @PMOIndia is honoured; respect is for India. https://t.co/9KQMcR0zTD
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 23, 2019
It’s not every day that we see politicians perform daily chores. BJP Delhi president Manoj Tiwari was seen buying onions. Think he feels the pinch of price hike too?
बिना मोल भाव के एक बार सब्ज़ी खरीदिये! pic.twitter.com/7PsbKpKU48
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP) September 23, 2019
Congress’s social media convenor Hasiba Amin is having fun with PM Modi’s statement ‘#BaakiSabTheekHai’ in this thread of graphic tweets on the status of the economy, hate crimes and Kashmir.
Every sector in our country is suffering. #BaakiSabTheekHai pic.twitter.com/eqnOAruPTQ
— Hasiba | حسيبة ? (@HasibaAmin) September 23, 2019
Truth is dying. #BaakiSabTheekHai pic.twitter.com/a40nwV5l71
— Hasiba | حسيبة ? (@HasibaAmin) September 23, 2019
Democrat and US presidential hopeful Joe Biden is really taking the fight to President Trump on his phone conversation with Ukrainian counterpart about Biden’s son. Now how will Trump respond?
So release the transcript of the call then. https://t.co/pWD7xmVLQO
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 23, 2019
What does it feel like to give up an important party post? Read Pradyot Deb Barman who resigned Monday as Congress state president in Tripura.
Woke up today after a long time feeling relaxed . I start this day without having to listen to criminals and liars. Not having to worry about which colleague will back stab u ,not having to indulge in groupism and backchat. Today I can contribute for my state with a clear mind. pic.twitter.com/CjqFnE8cvg
— Pradyot_Tripura (@PradyotManikya) September 24, 2019
Journalist Abbas Nasir calls out Pakistan International Airlines for its treatment of its staff who just want to have fun in this Tik Tok video.
Rather than order an 'investigation', PIA management should have used this as a promo about how happy their staff is. Having fun is a crime in the land of the pure. https://t.co/6ucZiYgydP
— Abbas Nasir (@abbasnasir59) September 24, 2019