BL Santosh trolled on Twitter for thanking PM Modi after being served tea on Vande Bharat train
Users say they were served tea on trains in 1975
New Delhi: BJP National General Secretary and senior RSS leader BL Santosh was trolled on Twitter after he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after having been served a cup of tea in Vande Bharat Express.
In a tweet on Sunday, Santosh shared a picture of tea and biscuit being served to him adding that it was a special experience and the governance has reached a new height under PM Modi.
He also thanked Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the tweet for the experience.
Twitter users who took note of the tweet, trolled Santosh adding that snacks and tea were being served on trains like Rajdhani Express since the 1970s.
Journalist Sanjukta Basu reminded Santhosh that she traveled on a train that served four different cuisines in the year 1985.
Another user sarcastically thanked Modi stating that there were no trains in India before 2014 and tea was only sold to foreigners as Indians were not able to afford such luxuries.
“Two biscuits and one cup of tea and governance has reached a new height!! I got the same thing in the Rajdhani Express whenever I travelled since 1975!!” another user wrote.
“I remember the days when the waiter came around with the thermos, and directly poured it into your mouth. But thankfully we invented cups in 2014.” another user added.
Having a cup of tea in ‘ Vande Bharath ‘ Express . My first journey in this train . A special experience indeed .. Governance has reached a new height under PM @narendramodi . Thank You @AshwiniVaishnaw pic.twitter.com/NSu8n9GDbj
— B L Santhosh (@blsanthosh) May 8, 2022
I got into a train which had 4 different cuisine, Indian Veg, Indian nonveg, continental veg, continental non-veg, severed us too much good food 4 times in a 16 hour journey, along with blankets, pillows, newspapers, warm towels. Year 1985, train Rajdhani Express.
— Sanjukta Basu ✍️ (@sanjukta) May 8, 2022
Travelled only once in Rajdhani in 2005, and were served Chai biskut, lunch, dinner, afternoon snacks too..https://t.co/MRDsI5wSVF
— Sanjay (@Sanjaypro) May 9, 2022
thank you modiji indeed. before 2014 there were no trains in india. also chai was only sold to foreigners coz Indians couldn't afford such luxurious items. once again i thank our beloved PM🚩🚩
— Melon Musk (@Vegg_Biryani) May 8, 2022
Two biscuits and one cup of tea and governance has reached a new height!! I got the same thing in the Rajdhani Express whenever I travelled since 1975!!
— CA S S Balakrishnan (@SSBalaK1) May 8, 2022
I remember the days when the waiter came around with the thermos, and directly poured it into your mouth. But thankfully we invented cups in 2014.
— Kajol Srinivasan (@LOLrakshak) May 8, 2022
This is so amazing. I still remember the days before 2014 when people had to carry Tea leaves, water, saucepan, stove and make their own tea in train https://t.co/0DDh4m2eHb
— Joy (@Joydas) May 8, 2022
What a transformation in the Indian railways under PM! The secret recipe for this chai has been given by the original chai wala of the country! Never before such a tea has been served inside trains. This is what we get when we elect a chai wala as PM!
— Ek_Hindustani! (@DesiHindustani2) May 8, 2022
Before 2014,We used to get free food(premium trains), free blanket & bedsheets and also 50% concession for senior citizens(which is withdrawn now).
— Zuber Malik (@malik_zr) May 8, 2022
That's the duty of the government.
Oh My God, amazing governance, 1st time in the history of Indian Railways, tea has been served to a passenger in a train. One more step towards achieving a 5 million ton economy.
— Priyaa Yadav 2.0 (@PriyaaReturnz) May 8, 2022
This is breaking news indeed!!!
When you don’t have real achievements, you boast about tea on a train-which is even more hilarious because that is not even an achievement
— Keshbhakt (@keshbhakt) May 8, 2022
Only a scientist par excellence who can “shuck” oxygen and water from the air with the help of turbine, who can make tea using gas from a dirty, stinking nullah, who can use e-mail and digital camera in 1988 before these were invented, can achieve this Herculean feat.
— Rajendra Kumbhat (@Enraged_Indian) May 8, 2022
This is so amazing. I still remember those days before 2014 when people had to carry Tea leaves, water,milk, sugar, saucepan, stove and make their own tea in train
— आम आदमी (@subodhjee12345) May 8, 2022
Imagine how things were before 2014 when we had to walk or take bullock carts.Thanks to these new heights we now have trains and flights.Another eight years and you will have this tea in spacecraft.
— KodeWarrior (@NaanThanDaAvan) May 8, 2022
Before 2014..I had to stay in line outside the engine which ran on coal to buy some coal for my chulha and then make tea.
— Sarath P (@sarathcpt) May 8, 2022
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Rajnath, Shah, other Union ministers change social media profile photos to 'Op Sindoor' logo
New Delhi (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and other top ministers on Thursday changed the display pictures on their social media profiles to mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor following a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The prime minister, earlier in the day, shared a digital poster depicting the now widely recognised logo of Operation Sindoor and urged others to do the same as a mark of respect to the armed forces.
Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, with Indian forces conducting precision strikes on multiple terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK).
After launching the military operation, the Indian Army, in a post on X, at 1:51 am on May 7 had said, "Justice is served. Jai Hind!"
On its first anniversary, the Indian military on Thursday said, Operation Sindoor -- "precise in action, eternal in memory" -- reflected the country's determination to defend its sovereignty with courage, coordination and strength.
The Army, the Navy, the Indian Air Force, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the defence ministry also updated the display pictures on their social media profiles to mark the anniversary.
Defence Minister Singh, while updating his profile photo on X, said Operation Sindoor stands as a "powerful symbol" of national resolve and preparedness, and that their actions reflected unmatched precision, and set a "benchmark" for modern military operations.
"On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, we salute the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces, whose courage and dedication continue to safeguard the nation. Their actions during the operation reflected unmatched precision, seamless jointness and deep synergy across services, setting a benchmark for modern military operations," he wrote.
"Operation Sindoor stands as a powerful symbol of national resolve and preparedness, showing that our armed forces are always ready to act decisively when it matters most. It also stands testament to India’s steady advance towards achieving #Atmanirbharta, enhancing capability while reinforcing resilience," he added.
The Ministry of External Affairs, led by its minister Jaishankar, also marked the anniversary, and reasserted and amplified India's diplomatic stand on this operation.
"A year ago, #OperationSindoor demonstrated the nation's resolve to defend itself against cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. With its decisive actions, India ensured accountability for terrorist actions. And underlined that such a serious threat to peace and security will be effectively countered. Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi, India stands strong and determined to convey a message of zero tolerance for terrorism," the EAM posted on X.
Earlier in a separate post, Jaishankar too changed his profile picture and posted an image of the Operation Sindoor logo on the timeline.
Home Minister Shah, in a post on X, said, "Operation Sindoor stands as an epochal mission of India that will always remind our enemies of the infallible striking power of our armed forces."
After Indian forces had launched the operation in the early hours of May 7, Pakistan later also launched offensives against India, and all subsequent counter-offensives by India were also carried out under Operation Sindoor.
The military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, lasting nearly 88 hours, halted after they reached an understanding on the evening of May 10.
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav, Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi and Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil too updated their profile photos.
The Indian Army in an early morning post wrote, "#OperationSindoor India's resolute response calibrated and precise. Committed to safeguarding sovereignty and its people. #JusticeServed Jai Hind".
It also shared a video clip encapsulating the circumstances that led to the decisive military action in the early hours of May 7 last year, as well as some footage offering a glimpse to the military might of India.
"India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers," PM Modi had earlier said in his address, whose excerpt is part of the widely shared clip.
Recalling the military action launched on the intervening night of May 6-7, the Indian Air Force put out the anniversary post on X at 1:05 AM.
"Operation Sindoor Justice served. Precise in action, eternal in memory-Operation Sindoor continues. India forgets nothing-India forgives nothing. #operation #Sindoor #operationsindoor #IAF," the IAF posted.
The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) also posted the anniversary message at 1:05 AM, saying, "Symbol of national resolve #OpSindoor JAI HIND #OpSindoor #indianarmedforces #NationalSecurity".
The Indian embassies in the US, the UK, Spain, France, Germany and Italy also updated their display pictures on their social media profiles.
The embassies in France, Germany, Spain and Italy posted on X in French, German and Italian, amplifying the message of the Indian leadership on Operation Sindoor's anniversary in the respective countries.
The Indian Embassy in the UK posted on X, "One year of #OperationSindoor A tribute to India’s resolve, unity, and unwavering stand against terrorism. Saluting the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces who protect the nation with pride and honor. #OpSindoor #IndiaAgainstTerrorism #IndianArmedForces #NationalSecurity #IndiaFirst #SaluteOurForces #JaiHind #OperationSindoorContinues".
The Indian embassy in Israel also changed its profile photo on X and reposted PM Modi's post, and the X account of the embassy in Iran too changed the display picture to the logo of Operation Sindoor.
The Indian Navy in an early morning post on X said Operation Sindoor reflected India's determination to defend its sovereignty with courage and strength.
"Nation's Resolve. Forces United In moments that test a nation's will, the Indian Defence Forces stand united - resolute in purpose, precise in action and unwavering in commitment. #OperationSindoor reflects India's determination to defend its sovereignty with courage, coordination and strength. #OpSindoor #NationFirst #IndianNavy @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC," the Navy posted and changed its profile photo.
