Twitterati’s stunned on PM Modi's emoji use on official 'X' account, sparks parody speculation
The PM used emojis in his text response to India Today Journalist Aroor's 'Meltdown-e-Azam' video
New Delhi: In the aftermath of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for the opposition to ‘leave the practice of negativity,’ his response to a ‘X’ post by India Today senior executive editor Shiv Aroor has sparked curiosity and speculation among netizens.
India Today Journalist Aroor had shared a clip from his show with the caption "Meltdown-e-Azam," criticizing what he saw as a "laundry list of excuses” following the saffron party’s victory in the Hindi heartland.
PM Modi's use of emojis in his response raised questions about the authenticity of the account, with some users wondering if it was a parody or if the account had been compromised. Some netizens even suggested that BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya should use his own account to post.
PM Modi responding to Shiv aroor’s post, wrote, "May they be happy with their arrogance, lies, pessimism and ignorance. But..⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️Beware of their divisive agenda. An old habit of 70 years can’t go away so easily. ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Also, such is the wisdom of the people that they have to be prepared for many more meltdowns ahead. 😀😀😀😀😀.”
Both Modi's reaction and Journalist Aroor's original post centered on the same theme of frustration following the BJP's electoral success in 3 states, which also echoed the Prime Minister's sentiments expressed in Parliament on Monday.
During the parliamentary session, PM Modi advised the opposition to move forward instead of expressing frustration over the assembly poll defeat. "The country has turned down negativity. We always have a conversation with our opposition friends ahead of the session, and also always seek cooperation from everyone. This time also all such processes have been completed," he said.
The PM further suggested the opposition to venture further leaving behind the practice of negativity of the last 9 years. “Instead of making plans for venting frustration over defeat, they should learn from this defeat. If they move forward with positivity this session, the country will change its perspective towards them. A new door could open for them,” he added.
In the meantime, Aroor, on his show, and a clip of which he shared on social media, highlighted what he perceived as a "meltdown" following the BJP's victory, criticizing the excuses made by commentators and analysts. The journalist slammed those attributing the saffron party’s success to Hindutva, pointing to stereotypes such as, “ Voters in the Hindi heartland have low literacy. Voters in the Hindi heartland have higher fertility. Voters in the Hindi heartland prefer Hindutva. Voters in the Hindi heartland have rewarded big business. Voters have appeased fascism. Shivraj Singh Chouhan has defeated Modi. BJP has done manipulation in the heartland. Kamal Nath has defeated Rahul Gandhi. Bhupesh Baghel has betrayed the Gandhis. Cow belt always drags India down. Hindi heartland is full of communal bigots. For a majority of Indians, only religion matters, etc…” about voters in the Hindi heartland.
Aroor continued his jibe stating that, “south India is more aware than north India…people go to south for jobs and then vote the BJP to power in the north…And finally being defeated is no big deal because vote share figures have largely held firm.”
Meltdown-e-Azam. pic.twitter.com/elvcTmcYGo
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) December 4, 2023
May they be happy with their arrogance, lies, pessimism and ignorance. But..
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2023
⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Beware of their divisive agenda. An old habit of 70 years can’t go away so easily. ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️
Also, such is the wisdom of the people that they have to be prepared for many more meltdowns… https://t.co/N3jc3eSgMB
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Deep societal faultlines persist despite 75 years of independence: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Judge cites denial of home to Muslim girl, opposition to Dalit women cooking mid-day meals
Hyderabad, February 23, 2026: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has said that despite repeated affirmations of constitutional morality by courts, deep societal faultlines rooted in caste and religious discrimination continue to shape everyday realities in India.
Speaking at a seminar on “Constitutional Morality and the Role of District Judiciary” organised by the Telangana Judges Association and the Telangana State Judicial Academy in Hyderabad, Justice Bhuyan reflected on the gap between constitutional ideals and social practices.
He cited a recent instance involving his daughter’s friend, a PhD scholar at a private university in Noida, who was denied accommodation in South Delhi after her surname revealed her Muslim identity. According to Justice Bhuyan, the landlady bluntly informed her that no accommodation was available once her religious background became known.
In another example from Odisha, he referred to resistance by some parents to the government’s mid-day meal programme because the food was prepared by Dalit women employed as cooks. He noted that some parents had objected aggressively and refused to allow their children to consume meals cooked by members of the Scheduled Caste community.
Describing these incidents as “the tip of the iceberg,” Justice Bhuyan said they reveal how far society remains from the benchmark of constitutional morality even 75 years into the Republic. He observed that while the Constitution lays down standards of equality and dignity, the morality practised within homes and communities often diverges sharply from those values.
He emphasised that constitutional morality requires governance through the rule of law rather than the rule of popular opinion. Referring to the evolution of the doctrine through judicial decisions, he cited Naz Foundation v Union of India, in which the Delhi High Court read down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, holding that popular morality cannot restrict fundamental rights under Article 21. Though the judgment was later overturned in Suresh Kumar Koushal v Naz Foundation, the Supreme Court ultimately restored and expanded the principle in Navtej Singh Johar v Union of India, affirming that constitutional morality must prevail over majoritarian views.
“In our constitutional scheme, it is the constitutionality of the issue before the court that is relevant, not the dominant or popular view,” he said.
Justice Bhuyan also addressed the functioning of the district judiciary, underlining that trial courts are the first point of contact for most litigants and form the foundation of the justice delivery system. He stressed that due importance must be given to the recording of evidence and adjudication of bail matters.
Highlighting the role of High Courts, he said their supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution is intended as a shield to correct grave jurisdictional errors, not as a mechanism to substitute the discretion or factual appreciation of trial judges.
He recalled that several distinguished judges, including Justice H R Khanna, Justice A M Ahmadi, and Justice Fathima Beevi, began their careers in the district judiciary.
On representation within the judicial system, Justice Bhuyan noted that Telangana has made significant strides in gender inclusion. Out of a sanctioned strength of 655 judicial officers in the Telangana Judicial Service, 478 are currently serving, of whom 283 are women, exceeding 50 per cent representation. He added that members of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, minority communities, and persons with disabilities are also represented in the state’s judiciary.
He observed that greater representation of women, marginalised communities, persons with disabilities, and sexual minorities would help make the judiciary more inclusive and reflective of India’s diversity. “The judiciary must represent all the colours of the rainbow and become a rainbow institution,” he said.
Justice Bhuyan also referred to the recent restoration by the Supreme Court of the requirement of a minimum three years of practice at the Bar for entry-level judicial posts. While acknowledging that the requirement ensures practical exposure, he cautioned that its impact on women aspirants, especially those from rural or small-town backgrounds facing social and financial constraints, would need to be carefully observed over time.
Concluding his address, he reiterated that the justice system must strive to bridge the gap between constitutional ideals and lived realities, ensuring that the rule of law remains paramount.
