New Delhi: Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj met Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu — which led many on Twitter to conclude that she has been appointed the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. This forced Swaraj to come out and flatly deny it –and take a dig at the Twitterati for doing so.
I called on the Vice President of India Shri Venkaiah Naidu ji on demitting office as Minister of External affairs. This was enough for Twitter to appoint me as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) June 10, 2019
Her BJP colleague and current Health Minister Harsh Vardhan was one of the first to congratulate her on the appointment. He later deleted his tweet. Be wary of fake news, Sir.
Union Minister Dr Harsha Vardhan tweets, "Congratulations to senior BJP leader & former External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj ji on being appointed as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh." pic.twitter.com/JIMGTAyKGe
— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2019
The news about my appointment as Governor of Andhra Pradesh is not true.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) June 10, 2019
There’s been considerable interest in former chief economic adviser to the Government of India, Arvind Subramanian’s view the GDP growth was 2.5 lower than government’s claims between 2011-12 and 2016-17. At least one Congressman has used it to take aim at the BJP. Here’s Salman Soz.
After the elections, a lot of economic data confirming the economy’s dismal state is tumbling out. @arvindsubraman’s analysis of GDP growth (being 2.5 percentage points lower) confirms what many of us argued earlier. Too late. What a sham! https://t.co/S0Hr6yuj67
— Salman Anees Soz (@SalmanSoz) June 11, 2019
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar spoke of the need for the party to establish its presence in urban cities due to rapid urbanisation. At least he is doing some soul searching for the Lok Sabha loss. Maybe his alliance partner, Congress President Rahul Gandhi can take a cue from him?
राष्ट्रवादी काँग्रेस पक्षाची ग्रामीण भागातील पक्ष म्हणून ओळख आहे. आपली ही ओळख जपायची आहेच.. मात्र आज प्रत्येक तालुक्यात शहरी भाग वाढला आहे, नागरीकरण वाढले आहेत. त्यामुळे आगामी काळात आपल्याला या शहरी भागांकडेही जास्त लक्ष द्यावे लागेल. pic.twitter.com/Aqrum3Coof
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) June 10, 2019
Translation: NCP is recognized as a party in rural areas. We have to recognize our identity. But today, urban areas have increased in every taluka, urbanization has increased. So, in the coming days, we have to pay more attention to these urban areas too.
Meanwhle, Congress President Rahul Gandhi managed to be witty while condemning the arrest of journalist Prashant Kanojia by the Yogi government. Perhaps he is regaining his sense of humour?
If every journalist who files a false report or peddles fake, vicious RSS/BJP sponsored propaganda about me is put in jail, most newspapers/ news channels would face a severe staff shortage.
The UP CM is behaving foolishly & needs to release the arrested journalists. https://t.co/KtHXUXbgKS
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 11, 2019
Late Monday night, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted a video of himself looking stern and saying that Israel will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Sounded a bit like his good friend US President Donald Trump.
לא נאפשר לאיראן לפתח נשק גרעיני שיסכן אותנו pic.twitter.com/C1hSh92sui
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) June 10, 2019
Translation: We will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons that will endanger us
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is promoting new vigilance initiatives of the UP Police regarding women’s safety. Looks like somebody is trying to mop up spilt milk?
सभी स्कूलों में महिला कल्याण विभाग और पुलिस विभाग द्वारा मिलकर महिला सुरक्षा सम्बन्धी प्राविधानों के सम्बन्ध में जागरूकता अभियान संचालित किया जाएगा। ‘181’ महिला हेल्पलाइन और ‘1090’ वीमेन पावर लाइन को भी और अधिक सुदृढ़ बनाया जाएगा तथा प्रत्येक माह इसकी समीक्षा भी की जाएगी।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) June 10, 2019
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi called out the BJP for spending big bucks on their PR campaigns while many are yet to benefit from welfare schemes. But in Owaisi’s words, jab PR kiya toh darna kya.
Modi govt spent its first 5 years defunding essential schemes such as NREGA & ICDS while expenditure on advertising reached record levels
How’re they so confident in betraying the most marginalised? Because their mantra is: जब PR किया तो डरना क्या! https://t.co/Z5vrjXtOUB
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) June 10, 2019
`#Yuvideservesabetterfarewell’ brought together strange bedfellows but then cricket is known to do that in India. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill both sent out glowing farewell messages for the star cricketer.
For many years @YUVSTRONG12 defined cricket for me , his battle with cancer & the comeback with head high showed the world the true meaning of words “will power” “dedication” & “resilience” -Internatioal Arena will always buzz with stories of your Six Sixes ??
— Jaiveer Shergill (@JaiveerShergill) June 10, 2019
Yuvraj Singh has been our cricketing icon for all times with fans across the globe.
Whether as a batsman, bowler or fielder, he always did his best for India. The fighter @YUVSTRONG12 has given us countless memories to cherish.
I extend my warm wishes for his future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/5cYMkXFMeQ
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 10, 2019
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot remembered his father Rajesh Pilot on his death anniversary.
मेरे पूजनीय पिता, पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री एवं किसान नेता स्व. श्री राजेश पायलट जी की पुण्यतिथि "प्रेरणा दिवस" के अवसर पर आज भण्डाना, दौसा में उनके स्मृति स्थल पर आयोजित सर्वधर्म प्रार्थना सभा में उन्हें भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित कर श्रद्धापूर्वक नमन किया| pic.twitter.com/8vbKuC6TSj
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) June 11, 2019
Translation: My revered father, former union minister and farmer leader himself On the occasion of the death anniversary of Mr. Rajesh Pilot, he paid homage tribute to the devotees in Sabhma Rama Sabha, organized on his memory site in Bhandana, Dausa, here today.
And, finally, here is another video by none other than the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi featuring a new asana. Watch and follow, carefully!
भद्रासन शरीर को दृढ़ रखता है और मस्तिष्क को स्थिर करता है। आइए जानते हैं इस आसन के और कितने सारे फायदे हैं। #YogaDay2019 pic.twitter.com/I9vjtQcgqu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 11, 2019
With inputs from Rachel John
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