New Delhi: Four days after the Lok Sabha elections verdict, Monday is unusual inasmuch as political opponents seem to be on the same page.
Rahul Gandhi remembered his great grandfather on his death anniversary. He referred to how young democracies delve into dictatorships and credited Nehru on creating a strong and independent democracy.
Many democratic nations as young as India, soon degenerated into dictatorships.
On his death anniversary, let us remember Jawaharlal Nehru Ji’s contribution in building strong, independent, modern institutions, that have helped democracy survive in India for over 70 years ??
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 27, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also thanked Nehru for his contributions to the country. Some Twitterati thought his account had been hacked since the BJP often blames Nehru for almost everything wrong with India.
Tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on his death anniversary. We remember his contributions to our nation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2019
It looks like Lt Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi is already preparing for World Yoga Day on 21, June– she tweeted a video of her making her yoga moves to lilting background music.
Another blessed day at RajNivas. Beginning with #Yoga with #InternshipsatRajnivas
—The future of our country. #TeamRajnivas is playing its sustained role to strengthen it. @ANI @PTI_News @rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @ishafoundation @SadhguruJV pic.twitter.com/DD5PJArEn7— Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) May 27, 2019
CPI(M)’s Kanhaiya Kumar expressed outrage over a Muslim hawker being abused in Begusarai — where he fought and lost the elections. He would not rest till the criminals were brought to book, he said.
बेगूसराय में एक मुस्लिम फेरीवाले को पाकिस्तान जाने की बात कहते हुए गोली मार दी गई। इस तरह के अपराधों को बढ़ावा देने के लिए ऐसे तमाम नेता व उनके राग दरबारी दोषी हैं जो दिन-रात सियासी फ़ायदों के लिए नफ़रत फैलाते हैं। अपराधियों को सज़ा दिलाने तक हम चैन से नहीं बैठेंगे।
— Kanhaiya Kumar (@kanhaiyakumar) May 26, 2019
A translation: In Begusarai, a Muslim hawker was shot to death after he was told to go to Pakistan. In order to promote such crimes, all such leaders and their associates are guilty, who, day and night, spread hatred for political virtues. We will not be at peace until the perpetrators are punished.
We never thought we’d see Kanhaiya Kumar and newly minted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Gautam Gambhir on the same page. Here the former cricketer expressing outrage over a Muslim in Gurugram being forced to take off his skull cap. Looks like the former batsman took to heart Modi’s speech on being inclusive.
“In Gurugram Muslim man told to remove skullcap,chant Jai Shri Ram”.
It is deplorable. Exemplary action needed by Gurugram authorities. We are a secular nation where @Javedakhtarjadu writes “ओ पालन हारे, निर्गुण और न्यारे” & @RakeyshOmMehra gave us d song “अर्ज़ियाँ” in Delhi 6.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 27, 2019
Smriti Irani paid tribute to her close aide in Amethi, Surendra Singh, who was shot dead Saturday.
कर्मठ जनसेवक, कुशल संघटक, निष्ठावान कार्यकर्ता – सुरेंद्र सिंह जी की दिवंगत आत्मा को प्रणाम। pic.twitter.com/jtAavn0xeF
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) May 26, 2019
A translation: I bow to the departed soul of the energetic public servant, the skilled constituent, the loyal activist-Surendra Singh ji.
BJP’s Shazia Ilmi posted an unusual photograph: Muslim women with lotus mehndi on their hands, and she said a “heartfelt prayer for him as well!” Now, who’s the “him” she refers to and why can’t she take his name?
Such a sweet pic!I always say that our Muslim sisters’ vote will be accompanied by a heartfelt prayer for him as well! I’m so glad Cong, RJD,SP lost badly. They opposed the Triple Talaq bill which aimed to restore dignity to a married Muslim woman! pic.twitter.com/hfcC29wtw5
— Shazia Ilmi (@shaziailmi) May 26, 2019
Ashutosh, former AAP member, predicted the future of the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh: six months at the most. Is he being too generous?
छह महीने तक भी कांग्रेस की मध्य प्रदेश की सरकार चल जाये तो बडी बात है । सत्य हिंदी ।।https://t.co/5nvxpMVoxR
— ashutosh (@ashutosh83B) May 26, 2019
In translation: If the Congress government of Madhya Pradesh lasts even for six months, this in itself would be a feat.
Randeep Surjewala, chief Congress spokesperson and party leader in Haryana, sure sounded like he’s eaten some sour grapes after the poll results with this attack on the BJP Haryana government.
अब हरियाणा लोक सेवा आयोग(HPSC) का फर्जीवाड़ा उजागर।
असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर की भर्ती परीक्षा में पुराने प्रश्न पत्र में से ही पूछ लिए 92 % प्रश्न।
निजी प्रकाशकों को लाभ का मौक़ा,
युवाओं के भविष्य को अंधकार में झोंका।
क्या यही है खट्टर सरकार की ‘मेरिट’ पर भर्ती? pic.twitter.com/iFg07OW04K
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) May 27, 2019
In translation: Now the furor of Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has been exposed.
In the recruitment examination for Assistant professor, 92% of the questions were asked from the old question paper
This becomes an opportunity for private publishers to take advantage of
The future of the youth has been pushed into darkness.
Is this how the Khattar government recruits based on such ‘merit’?
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is not easily defeated — as his victory at the polls proved — or depressed. Here, he offers “hope” to his Congress colleagues — now if only that could revive the party.
A thought for the week: “As long as there is one upright man, as long as there is one compassionate woman, the scene is not desolate. Hope is the thing that is left to us, in a bad time." – EB White
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 26, 2019
With inputs from Shailaja Bajpai