New Delhi: As Cyclone Nisarga made landfall in Maharashtra Wednesday afternoon, several people took to Twitter with prayers, wishes and even cartoons.
Cricketer Hardik Pandya thinks of the community most vulnerable to the cyclone.
Urging everyone to stay safe as news of #NisargaCyclone emerging.. specially the fisherman community and people living on the coastal line. A massive appreciation for the authorities and NGOs in Maharashtra & Gujarat working tirelessly in the cyclone hit region.
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) June 2, 2020
Actor Priyanka Chopra is in the US, but she is tracking what’s happening in her home country.
#CycloneNisarga is making its way to Mumbai, my beloved home city of more than 20 million people, including my mom and brother. Mumbai hasn't experienced a serious cyclone landfall since 1891, and at a time when the world is so desperate, this could be especially devastating. pic.twitter.com/zgne0vVpnR
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) June 2, 2020
IAF Praveen Kaswan raises spirits with this cute cartoon.
Dear #Mumbai & people on west coast. We will get through it together. #CycloneNisarg pic.twitter.com/xUCYr7hwxY
— Parveen Kaswan (@ParveenKaswan) June 3, 2020
Now, back to the raging pandemic. In this thread, Shamika Ravi, senior fellow at Brookings Institute, provides important data on the active coronavirus cases.
Are states testing enough? Confirmed positive cases per 100 tests: pic.twitter.com/lXFGZLldqB
— Prof Shamika Ravi (@ShamikaRavi) June 3, 2020
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, after a hectic day, finds some respite in a soothing song penned by his late father.
Rejuvenating my mind with the lyrics of my late father in the beautiful voice of @zubeengarg0 after a hectic day in Dhubri and Goalpara. https://t.co/7hDA9qsstM
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 2, 2020
And in some good ol’ political news, Congress’ Gaurav Pandhi just puts out some bait for trolls.
Dr Manmohan Singh was a STRONGER Prime Minister than Narendra Modi!
— Gaurav Pandhi (@GauravPandhi) June 2, 2020
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav highlights the importance of the humble bicycle on World Bicycle Day. Not surprising, considering that’s his party’s symbol.
‘विश्व साइकिल दिवस’ पर सबको शुभकामनाएँ!
साइकिल सम्पूर्ण विश्व में परिवहन का एक ऐसा साधन है जो समाज के आख़िरी व्यक्ति तक अपनी पहुँच रखता है. ये मानवीय विकास एवं प्रगति के इतिहास में पर्यावरण के साथ सौहार्द बनाए रखते हुए आगे बढ़ते रहने का दर्शन भी है. #WorldBicycleDay pic.twitter.com/GhFo6M9zui
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 3, 2020
Looks like actor Arshad Warsi feels sorry for Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
I don’t think any CM has had to face such huge challenges right at the start of his term, as the @CMOMaharashtra. He barely settled in his office & had to deal with global pandemic in a crowded city like Mumbai and now a cyclone…?♂️
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) June 3, 2020
But BJP’s Amit Malviya is not quite as sympathetic towards the Maharashtra government.
Resident doctor at the civic-run KEM Hospital in Mumbai recounts his plight from a ward stating that there were 35 critical COVID-19 patients and not a single nurse, ward boy, cleaner or attended to assist…
But let’s unleash Bollywood PR to cover this criminal negligence… pic.twitter.com/z37vPjQSI5— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) June 3, 2020
Perhaps actor Gaurav Kapur should fine a new “business model” that’s not “silly”.
I don’t get paid by Congress, BJP, AAP, Shiv Sena, NCP or any party to tweet for or against anyone. In fact, I pay my own money (tax) to tweet questions to people in power (and I get abused for free) What a silly choice of business model I have?#PaglaKahinKa
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) June 2, 2020
Actor Amitabh Bachchan shares a wedding anniversary-special snippet. Three more years, and it will be their golden jubilee.
T 3550 – 47 years .. today .. June 3, 1973 .. !!
Had decided if 'Zanjeer' succeeded we, with few friends would go to London, first time, to celebrate ..
Father asked who you going with ?
When I told him who he said, you will marry her then go .. else you don't go ..
I obeyed ! pic.twitter.com/2l15GRMH6s— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 2, 2020
US’ Bishop Talbert Swan calls out President Donald Trump’s ‘bold’ claims with detailed examples.
You’re a lying, gaslighting, unhinged, sociopath.
The protesters that you had the military shoot with teargas and disperse so you could do a photo op in front of the church did not burn the church.
It was burned the night before, LIAR!
You are the epitome of FAKE NEWS. https://t.co/u0jOIrcSlK
— Bishop Talbert Swan (@TalbertSwan) June 3, 2020
And finally, here’s billionaire Elon Musk’s latest stunt.
Off Twitter for a while
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 2, 2020
(With inputs from Tina Das)