India Today Exit Poll animation shows Rahul Gandhi wrestling Nadda: Netizens react to Modi’s absence
New Delhi: An animated video by India Today depicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrestling BJP National President JP Nadda as the exit polls projected a clear lead for the Congress in Haryana. The video sparked numerous reactions on social media, with many highlighting that PM Modi is often not presented as the BJP’s face when the party appears to be losing elections.
Several users pointed out how JP Nadda becomes the focus during election setbacks, while PM Modi is prominently featured during the party’s victories. The reactions ranged from sympathy for Nadda to sarcastic commentary.
Congress leader Pawan Khera tweeted, “अगले जन्म में मोहे नड्डा ना कीजे….,” implying that Nadda’s position is unenviable, especially during election losses.
अगले जन्म में मोहे नड्डा ना कीजे….
— Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 (@Pawankhera) October 5, 2024
A tweet of mind that never gets old. https://t.co/jejEimqPGU
X user Raju Verma wrote, “ये इंसान @JPNadda बेचारे बेइज्जती सहने के लिए ही पैदा हुए हैं.. किस्मत कैसा भी देना भगवान बस नड्डा जी जैसा मत देना,” indicating that Nadda is put in embarrassing situations repeatedly.
ये इंसान @JPNadda बेचारे बेइज्जती सहने के लिए ही पैदा हुए हैं..
— Raju verma (@VermarajuRaju) October 5, 2024
किस्मत कैसा भी देना भगवान बस नड्डा जी जैसा मत देना
User Harmeet Kaur expressed frustration over the media’s coverage, stating, “When winning ... It's Modi Modi everywhere. When losing.... replace Modi & plaster Nadda Ji's pic. And then you people get offended, when we call you Godi Media.”
😁😁😁
— Harmeet Kaur K (@iamharmeetK) October 5, 2024
You people are actually so pathetically funny
Bechara @JPNadda
When winning ...it's Modi Modi everywhere
When loosing....replace Modi & plaster Nadda ji 's pic 😁
And then you people get offended, when we call you Godi Media
Another user, VIKRAM (@Gobhiji3), added humor to the discussion, saying, “TV पर आ गया नड्डा, मतलब बीजेपी का बैठ गया भट्ठा. हरियाणा में बहुत बुरा हुआ भक्तों के साथ.” He suggested that Nadda’s appearance as BJP’s face is a clear indicator of the party’s decline in Haryana.
TV पर आ गया नड्डा,मतलब बीजेपी का बैठ गया भट्ठा.
— VIKRAM (@Gobhiji3) October 5, 2024
हरियाणा में बहुत बुरा हुआ भक्तों के साथ. 🤣🤣
Another user, D (@Deb_livnletliv), commented on the clear shift in strategy, “When you see Nadda as the face of BJP, you know the tables have turned and loss is written clearly all over the place.”
When you see Nadda as the face of BJP,you know the tables have turned and loss is written clearly all over the place 🤣
— D (@Deb_livnletliv) October 5, 2024
Many netizens have also shared memes, ridiculing the absence of Modi’s image and highlighting how Nadda becomes the fall guy during tough times.
Nadda ji be like 😂👇 pic.twitter.com/3hpIBDun5N
— Kuldeep Yadav (@kuldeepyadavsp_) October 5, 2024
BJP has dug a hole in Haryana. That is why Nadda has come to the Exit Poll.
— Nasreen Ebrahim (@EbrahimNasreen) October 6, 2024
Narendra Modi's crushing defeat is being blamed on Nadda. pic.twitter.com/bfHKq41S95
The video and subsequent online discussion have brought attention to the BJP’s strategy of promoting PM Modi’s image during winning streaks and shifting focus to other party leaders, like JP Nadda, when defeat looks clear.
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Pak, Afghan forces trade fire along Chaman border: Report
Islamabad (PTI): A heavy exchange of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces was reported from the key Chaman border, according to a media report on Saturday.
Injuries were reported from the district hospital, but no fatalities occurred, the Dawn newspaper reported.
Officials from both sides accused each other of instigating the flare-up late on Friday night across the border in the Balochistan province.
While Pakistani officials said that Afghan forces had fired mortar shells on the Badani area, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed it was Pakistan that launched an attack on Spin Boldak, alleging that their forces were responding.
Pakistan's official sources told Dawn that Pakistani forces retaliated against the Afghan aggression and returned fire.
There were also reports of fighting on the Chaman-Kandahar highway, but these could not be immediately verified.
A senior official in Quetta confirmed on condition of anonymity that the exchange of fire started around 10 pm and continued until late at night.
The medical superintendent of Chaman district hospital said that three injured, including a woman, were brought to the medical facility.
There was neither any official word from the Inter-Services Public Relations -- Pakistan Army's media wing -- nor from the Foreign Office.
The Chaman border crossing, also known as Friendship Gate, connects Balochistan province to Afghanistan’s Kandahar.
Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have deteriorated amidst regular allegations by Pakistan regarding the failure of the Afghan regime to deny safe havens to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists.
The two countries had agreed on a ceasefire following tensions last month, but the Foreign Office said last month that technically there was no truce as it was contingent on the Afghan Taliban stopping terrorist attacks in Pakistan, which they had failed to do.
