New Delhi: Looks like our Prime Minister is back to his famous #hugoplacy at the SCO Summit. Note: he didn’t hug Chinese President Ji Xiping.
The meeting with President Putin was excellent. We had wide-ranging discussions on ways to further boost the India-Russia strategic relationship.
We look forward to increased trade and people-to-people linkages with Russia. @KremlinRussia_E pic.twitter.com/shj4hEbtht
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2019
Maybe there is still space for civility in politics, after all. Despite being on opposite ends of the political spectrum in Maharashtra, Congress state chief Milind Deora wishes young Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray on his birthday and praised his parents for bringing him well.
Wishing @AUThackeray a happy birthday on his 29th birthday.
I have known Aaditya since his student days & credit his parents Uddhavji & Rashmiji for bringing him up as a decent & sincere young man.
My best wishes for the year ahead
— Milind Deora मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) June 13, 2019
Here’s West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeal to striking doctors to end their agitation and cause no further delay in providing health service to patients. They can only provide their services to patients if they are safe, ma’am.
Health service is always dedicated to the patients.
I, therefore, appeal to all to restore normal healthcare services to the patients without any further delay.
My Facebook post: https://t.co/oOrHMzti8E pic.twitter.com/xeTetT1uN7
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 13, 2019
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani posted about preparations ahead of Cyclone Vayu’s landfall in the state during a meeting of the State Emergency Operation Center. Vayu, however, changed course and barely hit the Gujarat coastline.
ગાંધીનગરમાં સ્ટેટ ઇમરજન્સી ઓપરેશન સેન્ટર ખાતે બેઠકમાં રાજ્યના સૌરાષ્ટ્ર-કચ્છના 10 જિલ્લાઓમાં સંભવિત વાયુ વાવાઝોડાની સ્થિતિની સર્વગ્રાહી સમીક્ષા કરવામાં આવી હતી.#CycloneVayu pic.twitter.com/P4iDDBKPKp
— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) June 13, 2019
In translation: In the meeting at State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar, 10 districts of Saurashtra-Kutch in the state were thoroughly reviewed. #CycloneVayu
BJP spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga had some fun at the expense of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the SCO Summit in Bishkek.
उसको लग रहा सब उसके लिए खड़े है ? https://t.co/yW8SViOIjX
— Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga (@TajinderBagga) June 14, 2019
In translation: She looks all she is standing for ?
Taking his job as Sports Minister rather seriously, Kiren Rijiju tweeted multiple pictures of himself playing various games with top athletes. All that we can say seeing him hold the javelin is, ‘Chak de, minister’.
Early "Morning Mingling" with the top Athletes undergoing rigorous training at Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Best possible facilities will be provided to them and will put best efforts to spread PM @narendramodi ji's @kheloindia abhiyaan across the country. pic.twitter.com/wG0GPZAV56
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 14, 2019
Karnataka Opposition Leader B.S. Yeddyurappa is leading BJP’s incessant attack on the ruling state government and this time it is about corruption. Given his own questionable record in this respect, perhaps he needs a new line of attack?
Karnataka governments fishy behavior to sale few thousands of acres of land to Jindal hints at a massive scam. Is congress trying to make up for all the losses in the lokh sabha elections ? #CoJaJindalNexus
— B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) June 14, 2019
Congressman Sanjay Jha decided to take a break from Khan Market and its ‘gang’ to visit Kala Ghoda in Mumbai. Hope the trolls don’t get after Kala Ghoda now….
There is life outside Delhi, folks. Yes #KhanMarket is cool, and it has Big Chill. But the real liberal hang-out is in Mumbai. It’s Kala Ghoda. Art, culture, character, cuisine and history merge seamlessly. And sickulars and libtards are less pretentious too.
— Sanjay Jha (@JhaSanjay) June 14, 2019
Perhaps inspired by former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, president of the Telengana Rashtri Samiti K.T. Rama Rao offered to address grievances of people individually.
Okay brother. Will support @KTRoffice please contact https://t.co/PfTv9rEIXL
— KTR (@KTRTRS) June 13, 2019
AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi could be on the precipice of a major conspiracy or it could just be a routine complaining session. It’s impossible to tell in these times.
-Record youth unemployment
-Auto industry “temporarily” shutting down production
-Inflation at 7 month high
-50% of India facing drought-like situation
-Rural income growth in negativeBut Sensex is at 40,000! Kiska saath, kiska vishwas?
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) June 13, 2019
With inputs from Rachel John.