New Delhi: Twisty poses, celebrating writing milestones and the usual political jibes — here’s Twitter, on Friday.
Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani has just about had it with homeopathic and pseudo-scientific suggestions to battle Covid-19, by self-proclaimed god-men. Agree or disagree?
https://twitter.com/jigneshmevani80/status/1251061831256301569?s=19
Wrestler Babita Phogat stands arm in arm with Rangoli Chandel on the tweet that got her suspended from Twitter for inciting hate. Will Phogat’s tweet gain her points or lose her the match?
आज रंगोली चंदेल दीदी ने किसकी पूँछ पर पैर रख दिया। आजकल ट्विटर भी सच्ची बात लिखने वालों से काफी खफा रहता है।#RangoliChandel
— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) April 16, 2020
BJP leader Kapil Mishra sees a bigger conspiracy in the Tablighi Jamaat event, refusing to move on from it.
देखते देखते तबलीगी जमात सिंगल सोर्स बन गया
सरकारी फाइलों, पुलिस रिपोर्टों, मेडिकल रिकॉर्डों, प्रेस विज्ञप्तियों से जमात का नाम गायब
सोचिए,
जब ये हमारी आंखों के सामने खुलेआम हो गया तो हमारे इतिहास के साथ क्या हुआ होगा
कौन कौन से सच छिपाए होंगे
कैसे कैसे झूठ पढ़ाये होंगे
— Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) April 17, 2020
Irrespective of the fact that his state has one of the highest rates of coronavirus cases, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is least bothered by critics.
आप बस राजनीति करें…
में बस काम करता रहूँगा।
??
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) April 16, 2020
Writer and journalist Mrinal Pande points out an error in Chouhan’s tweet.
आपके सिवा, है भी कौन वहां ?
राजनीति में वैसे भी क्या रखा है ? बस हिंदी के हित में एक काम और करें , इस ट्वीट के 'में' को 'मैं' कर दें।
अतिरिक्त कष्ट के लिए क्षमा।? https://t.co/aXHAN1Z9qL
— Mrinal Pande (@MrinalPande1) April 17, 2020
Meanwhile, recently anointed BJP leader from Madhya Pradesh, Jyotiraditya Scindia posts photographs on helping animals. What about the coronavirus cases in the state, sir?
एमडीपी फाउंडेशन ग्वालियर द्वारा जरूरतमंदों के साथ ही मूक जानवरों को फल व भोजन की व्यवस्था भी की जा रही है। pic.twitter.com/3sIpDtleBu
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) April 17, 2020
C-voter’s psephologist Yashwant Deshmukh shares the most crucial news of the day. Swallow that lump in your throat, now…
This amde me emotional..Got a lump in throat watching this. Can't control my tears. Won't be able to sleep properly after looking and reading such inspiring news coming from grass roots. Must appreciate the sacrifices done to share this important message.. https://t.co/CD6RomNAjs
— Yashwant Deshmukh ?? (@YRDeshmukh) April 17, 2020
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut’s grim observation on how the lockdown has changed the outlook on relationships.
अजीब कर दिये रिश्ते
इन हालातों ने,
फुरसत सब को हैं
पर मुलाकात किसीसे नहीं..
— Sanjay Raut (@rautsanjay61) April 17, 2020
Meanwhile, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is able to think of other matters — like celebrating 4,424 days of writing blogs. Note the goofy snapshot.
T 3504 – 12 YEARS of my Blog today .. began first DAY on 17th April 2008 .. today 4424 DAYs , thats four thousand four hundred and twenty four days of writing my Blog .. EVERYDAY , without missing out a single day .. !
Thank you my Ef .. love and because of you ..❤️? pic.twitter.com/S7IHHLb9tr
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 17, 2020
How on earth does former Miss Universe and Bollywood actor Sushmita Sen unlock herself from these poses?
Practice makes perfect!!! ❤️ #oneness #balance #life ?? I love you guys!!! pic.twitter.com/zn4GDApnJI
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) April 16, 2020
Mumbai Police’s latest quirky way to spread awareness on Covid-19. You must have been living in an ivory tower, if you don’t know what ‘IPL’ now stands for.
(I)ndia (P)racticing (L)ockdown
Indian cities won’t take on each other. Instead, a united India will win this match against #coronavirus .#INDvCOVID#PerfectPitchForLockdown#TakingOnCorona pic.twitter.com/QUvpnfJq7r
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 16, 2020
And here is Assam Police Covid-19 giving Mumbai Police competition.
If you are going out, always Carrey a Mask and wear it in public places.
Ooh, nobody will stop you ?! #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/LFCfQfClEs
— Assam Police (@assampolice) April 17, 2020
Film Director Farah Khan has a fun question for all! What’s your answer?
Pandemic teachings3- who is The 1st person u want to run to whenever it’s allowed ? Mine is Rajni, the girl who colours my hair at Kanta’s Parlor! ( sorry mummy)
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) April 17, 2020
Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman was busted outdoors during the lockdown. Actor Ryan Reynolds catches him in the act.
That’s a good looking outfit. You must’ve been drinking. And you can’t spell drinking without, “drink gin.” @AviationGin https://t.co/8O97V168Rj
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 16, 2020
Parody so good it starts looking real. Here’s an exchange between US President Donald Trump and North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un that didn’t happen, but could very well have.
https://twitter.com/ReaIKimJongUn/status/1250780552690458624?s=19
With inputs by Bismee Taskin.