New Delhi: From Bollywood stars to politicians, everybody has expressed grief or outrage over the brutal murder of a 3-year-old girl in Aligarh on Twitter, but conspicuous by their silence are Uttar Pradesh chief minister and deputy chief minister — Yogi Adityanath and Keshav Prasad Maurya, respectively.
Maurya preferred to dwell upon the successes of government schemes in the state like the PM Ujjala Yojana. Mistaken priorities, Mr Maurya?
प्रधानमंत्री उजाला योजना के अंतर्गत देश में अबतक 35.08 करोड़ LED बल्ब वितरित किए गए।
• 18,225 करोड़ रुपये से ज्यादा प्रतिवर्ष बचत हुई।
• 3.69 करोड़ टन प्रतिवर्ष तक की CO2 उत्सर्जन में कमी आई।
• 45,562 mn KWh से ज्यादा प्रतिवर्ष ऊर्जा की बचत हुई। @BJP4India pic.twitter.com/HFQbhzXeaW
— Keshav Prasad Maurya (@kpmaurya1) June 7, 2019
In translation: Under the Prime Minister Ujala scheme, 35.08 million LED bulbs have been distributed in the country so far. Savings of more than Rs 18,225 crore per annum. Reduced CO2 emissions up to 3.69 million tonnes per annum. Energy saving more than 45,562 mn KWh per year
The Congress has suddenly come to life. Many of its leaders took to Twitter to protest against the heinous Aligarh crime. First among them was Priyanka Gandhi Vadra who spoke for most people when she asked, “What has become of us?”
The brutal murder in Aligarh is yet another inhuman, unspeakable crime against an innocent child. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain her parents must feel. What has become of us?
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) June 7, 2019
The horrific murder of a little girl in Aligarh, UP has shocked and disturbed me. How can any human being treat a child with such brutality? This terrible crime must not go unpunished. The UP police must act swiftly to bring the killers to justice.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 7, 2019
Congress president Rahul Gandhi also tweeted his outrage on the crime and then set off to visit his constituency, Wayanad — a fortnight after the results. Well, better late than never, Mr Gandhi, planning to visit Amethi next?
I will be in Wayanad, Kerala starting this afternoon and till Sunday to meet citizens & Congress Party workers. It’s a packed schedule with over 15 public receptions planned over the next 3 days. pic.twitter.com/1r71RsgI9X
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 7, 2019
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, fresh from his promise of free public transport for women in Delhi, renewed his credentials as ‘Janata ka CM’ tag, by rededicating himself to the public and the nation. Hey, that’s the BJP’s line.
आज हम जो कुछ हैं, इन्हीं लोगों के विश्वास की वजह से हैं।
हमारी कोशिश है कि हमारी ज़िंदगी का हर पल देश की सेवा में बीते। https://t.co/Tdba9PCEn4
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 6, 2019
In translation: What we are today is due to the beliefs of these people. It is our endeavor that every moment of our life is spent in the service of the country.
French President Emmanuel Macron remembered the promise of Normandy and spoke about being worthy of it. He reminded everyone that when free people unite they can face all kinds of challenges. Hmm, if only a certain president would listen to him.
Nous devons nous montrer dignes de l’héritage de Paix, dignes de la promesse de Normandie. Ne jamais oublier que les peuples libres, lorsqu’ils s’unissent, peuvent relever tous les défis.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 6, 2019
In translation: We must be worthy of the heritage of peace, worthy of the promise of Normandy. Never forget that free people, when united, can face all challenges.
And here’s another yoga lesson from the PM’s animated series. Looks like this is going to be a daily event till the 21-June, World Yoga Day.
वृक्षासन हमारे शरीर और मस्तिष्क के लिए कितना फायदेमंद है? आइए देखते हैं इस वीडियो में… #YogaDay2019 pic.twitter.com/QmDlf97JVc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2019
BJP’s Sambit Patra took a break from his nightly yelling matches on TV to comment on speculation that Congress could have two working presidents. That should please you, Mr Patra — you would have two punching bags for the post of one.
One “Non-Working” & Two “Working” Presidents?? https://t.co/MTjWqd59Xe
— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) June 7, 2019
While the rest of his contemporaries go to politicians’ ‘Iftar’ parties, Mr Shatrughan Sinha does things in style. He went to the ‘Iftar’ party of ‘Salman bhai’ and celebrated it with the rest of the Khan family. Had he got superstar Salman Khan to campaign for him during his Lok Sabha campaign, he might have won.
Last night was at the annual Eid celebration party at @BeingSalmanKhan house with @sonakshisinha It was well attended by all the great talents of our film industry. As always the entire Khan family along with our dear family friend, #Salim Khan pic.twitter.com/Ac1a1tTS6J
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) June 6, 2019
‘Dream girl’ and BJP MP Hema Malini donated funds to a college, given to her by none other than co-actor and friend, Rekha, from her own Rajya Sabha MP Fund.
I have given The RCA Degree College for Science Labs in Mathura ₹50 lakhs (given on my request during my previous tenure by my dear friend & Rajya Sabha member Rekha from her MP funds).This money is to improve the infrastructure of the college. pic.twitter.com/Y4xJaMGfOa
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) June 6, 2019
And here’s one for the history book: ABP’s tweeting of BJP Rajasthan state president Madan Lal Saini claiming that Emperor Akbar misbehaved with a Bikaner queen in Meena Bazaar.
"The entire world knows that Akbar organised 'Meena Bazaars' where only women worked. Men were not permitted to visit them. But Akbar used to visit them in disguise to commit 'dushkarm'," claimed Saini. https://t.co/qNCmzjyk3d
— ABP News (@ABPNews) June 7, 2019