On Kargil Memorial Day Friday, PM Modi took a trip down the memory lane and shared photographs of his meeting with the soldiers in Kargil during the 1999 conflict with Pakistan.
During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers.
This was the time when I was working for my Party in J&K as well as Himachal Pradesh.
The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable. pic.twitter.com/E5QUgHlTDS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2019
Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, along with several political figures, too paid respect to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in Kargil.
#कारगिल युद्ध के योद्धाओं और शहीदों को कृतज्ञ राष्ट्र का कोटि कोटि नमन.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 26, 2019
Meanwhile, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh had a lot to say about the “brazen” manner in which the RTI Amendment Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha. This is what he had to say.
RTI(Amendment) Bill 2019 that was brazenly passed in Rajya Sabha yesterday, is a pill to kill the RTI.
Sharing my speech where I highlight:
1. What are these amendments?
2. Why the original provision is necessary?
3. Why now?https://t.co/iqDTzeQHnX
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) July 26, 2019
Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Swatantra Dev Singh was recently made the BJP president of the state. He met PM Narendra Modi on Thursday to seek his blessings, and shared his picture with the PM on Twitter.
प्रदेश अध्यक्ष का पदभार ग्रहण करने के पश्चात, आज देश के लोकप्रिय प्रधानमंत्री मा. @narendramodi जी से मिलकर उनका आशीर्वाद लिया। pic.twitter.com/FD4YeYbsHC
— Swatantra Dev Singh (@swatantrabjp) July 25, 2019
HRD Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ is a little too late for Yoga Day celebrations. But, we appreciate your love for fitness, sir.
In translation: Do Yoga, stay healthy
करे योग, रहे निरोग ।।#Yoga pic.twitter.com/Y6xKgAcbps
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) July 26, 2019
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani seems to be quite pleased with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who will be deployed with troops in Kashmir for 15 days. Check out her tweet.
Good on ya Dhoni 🙏 https://t.co/yHSUnLmuR9
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 25, 2019
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal refused to play the name-change game with the capital city. In response to BJP leader Vijay Goel’s recommendation in the Rajya Sabha to change Delhi’s name to Hastinapur or Indraprastha, he firmly asserted that his government is here to change the lives of the people in Delhi and not the name. Well said, sir.
In translation: We are not here to change Delhi’s name but the lives of the people of Delhi, to improve it. How will there be progress by changing the name of Delhi? People’s lives will be made better when their kids receive quality education, they get the best medical treatment, have good roads, water and electricity.
हमें दिल्ली का नाम नहीं, दिल्ली वालों की ज़िंदगी बदलनी है, उनकी ज़िंदगी बेहतर बनानी है। लोगों का विकास दिल्ली का नाम बदलने से कैसे होगा? लोगों की ज़िंदगी में ख़ुशहाली तब आएगी जब हम उनके बच्चों को अच्छी शिक्षा, उनको अच्छा इलाज, उनके लिए अच्छी सड़क, बिजली, पानी का इंतज़ाम करेंगे https://t.co/KgSwkWJttI
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 25, 2019
It’s not everyday that politicians from opposing parties compliment each other. So when they do, it deserves special mention. Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah complimented Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien for breaking a taboo by sharing a personal story. It’s indeed quite brave of you, sir.
Well done @derekobrienmp – Indian MP Derek O'Brien recounts child sex abuse trauma https://t.co/PeNlKa4Q3u
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) July 26, 2019
US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shouted out something all unpaid interns will definitely appreciate. Find out for yourself.
Today I was asked why we should bother paying interns if they’re “getting experience for their résumé.”
Here’s what we have say about that: https://t.co/vbHoMTLDI3
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 25, 2019
Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor looks forward to bringing ‘full-service’ flights to his city’s airport, but we wonder what he meant by saying ‘India’s first-ever airport’.
Spoke to the CEO of @airvistara about the golden opportunity awaiting airlines that can offer full-service flights to & from Thiruvananthapuram. He was receptive & has promised to send a team to look at the facilities available at India's first-ever airport!
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) July 25, 2019
With inputs from Revathi Krishnan and Pia Krishnankutty