New Delhi: From Good Friday wishes to future movie plots on coronavirus — Twitter had a lot to say Friday.
Wheeler-dealers, to wheel-chairs. We can’t quite follow this scuffle between BJP’s Sambit Patra and Congress’ Sanjay Nirupam. Can you?
Wheeler-Dealers affecting Magharastra CM,Deputy CM & Home ministry??
These are indeed serious charges made on Maha Govt by their own members??
Can you please name the Ministers in Maha government who are influenced by wheeler-dealers??
It appears the Maha Govt is on Wheelchair! https://t.co/Q11S3zMYwK
— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) April 10, 2020
US President is more fixed on America’s economic crisis rather than it’s mounting Covid-19 death toll.
This week, in only 4 days, we had the biggest Stock Market increase since 1974. We have a great chance for the really big bounce when the Invisible Enemy is gone!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 10, 2020
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan sums up how Kerala is fighting the novel coronavirus as the virus completes 100 days in the state.
100 Days of #COVID19 | Kerala Story
It's been 100 days since the first case was reported.
258 active cases
97 recovered
Total confirmed: 357
Deaths: 2
12710 samples tested
Special COVID Hospital
1251 Community Kitchens
2808650 Individuals Served
3676 Destitutes Rehabilitated
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) April 10, 2020
Neighbourhood medical stores have run out of face masks? No worries, Union Minister Smriti Irani has you covered with her DIY tutorial.
घर बैठे सुई धागे से भी बन सकता है रीयूजेबल मास्क। #MaskIndia https://t.co/WfnhMF8bBO pic.twitter.com/vTcklmXhqF
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) April 9, 2020
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan still can’t get over cows. Rather frivolous when his state has the highest coronavirus death rate…
हम तो हमेशा गाय को माता मान कर ही चले है…
लेकिन असली कमाल तो ये है कि जो लोग पहले ‘Guy-Guy’ करते नहीं थकते थे, वो भी अब ‘गाय-गाय’ करने लगे है।
ये सब तो उस गोकुल वाले ग़्वाले की ही लीला हो सकती है…?? ?
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) April 9, 2020
Here’s reel-life Singham, actor Ajay Devgn, saluting the real-life Singhams.
Dear Mumbai Police, you are known as one of the BEST in the world. Your contribution to the COVID-19 pandemic is unparalleled. Singham will wear his Khakee and stand beside you whenever you ask. Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra ?@CPMumbaiPolice @MumbaiPolice
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 9, 2020
PM Modi, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi send across Good Friday wishes.
On the occasion of Good Friday let us remember the teachings of forgiveness, kindness, and sacrifice of Lord Jesus Christ. #GoodFriday
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) April 10, 2020
Lord Christ devoted his life to serving others. His courage and righteousness stand out and so does his sense of justice.
On Good Friday, we remember Lord Christ and his commitment to truth, service and justice.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 10, 2020
On this Good Friday, may we be blessed with peace, compassion for our fellow beings and the spirit of self sacrifice. #GoodFriday pic.twitter.com/6ICKaka1UZ
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 10, 2020
Historian Habib Irfan makes a very important appeal to the Muslim community.
Shocking to hear about the irresponsible conduct of few Muslims saying namaz in Chindwara mosque. How can any sane person be so callous towards his own and others health? Allah will help only if you help yourself and use your brain. Can't be fatalistic while facing such crises.
— S lrfan Habib (@irfhabib) April 10, 2020
Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan just thanked the PM for taking his advice….Sure, Mr Gopinathan.
"The government has exempted imports of personal protection equipment (PPE), Covid-19 test kits, ventilators, face masks and surgical masks from basic customs duty and health cess, with immediate effect."
So you are listening @narendramodi. Good. ???https://t.co/iuR83DMoPv https://t.co/Wlc51CbjvT
— Kannan Gopinathan (@naukarshah) April 10, 2020
Director Shekhar Kapur speculates about what future films on “corona” will look like. Are you planning to make one, Mr Kapur?
What will films be like post Corona? You just have to see the films that came out after the 2nd world war, after Independance. They reflected the new realities. Will our doctors and nurses be our new heroes? I hope so. Will the capitalists that threw out labour be the villains?
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) April 10, 2020
Counting days or weeks, Mr Bhogle?
You know those mythical feel-good destinations….. Like 'two more weeks'……
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 10, 2020
Former union minister Yashwant Sinha attacks the BJP for “politicising” the current coronavirus pandemic.
All politics is forbidden during Corona times. But it does not apply to BJP and it is free to criticize state govts where it is in opposition. As usual, double standards by an unprincipled group of people.
— Yashwant Sinha (@YashwantSinha) April 10, 2020
And BJP leader Kapil Mishra announces some “over-ambitious” demands from Pakistan.
India should help Pakistan on these conditions :
1. Handover top terrorists like Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar & Dawood
2. Guarantee food & safety to Pakistani Hindus , Sikhs & Christians
3. Give back Pak Occupied J&K
Otherwise, India should not give any help to Pakistan
— Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) April 10, 2020
Here’s a heartwarming video from the Mumbai Police, who, unlike most of us, are outside everyday risking their lives to enforce the lockdown.
Feel that the lockdown is just too long?
Guess what we would’ve done had we been home?#MumbaiFirst#TakingOnCorona pic.twitter.com/Ec80R6Cm1U
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 8, 2020
Now, what on earth is filmmaker Anurag Kashyap smoking? Find out…
Yes please for once @MumbaiPolice look into it. Once and for all let’s make it clear that I roll tobacco and please thoroughly investigate for the satisfaction of the bhakts and the trolls .. https://t.co/ZHv3CwpVBG
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) April 9, 2020
With inputs from Shubhangi Misra