BJP MP Tejasvi Surya says opposers of CAA are 'puncturewalas', faces backlash
Bengaluru, Dec 23: Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Sunday came in for criticism for calling the anti- citizenship law protestors 'illiterate puncture walas'.
At a protest rally here, Surya said, "People working in the IT-BT sector and all those contributing to the economy of the country such as lawyers, bank employees and ordinary workers like autorickshaw drivers have gathered here today.
They are not those 'illiterate puncture walas."
He went on to say that the crowd at the pro-CAA rally comprised well-educated people, who have understood the Citizenship Amendment Act fully well.
As the video of Surya's remarks went viral, Opposition Leader (Congress) and former Chief minister Siddaramaiah hit out at him saying the statement reflects on his mental status and his attitude towards the poor, down-trodden and labourers.
"Who does he represent? He is an RSS man, grown in ABVP.
He represents the system, which took away rights and opportunities of Shudras, Dalits and backward communities.
What else can you expect of him?" Siddaramaiah told reporters in Mangaluru on Monday.
Congress leader D K Shivakumar too slammed Surya for his statement.
Questioning Surya whether living would be possible without those doing menial jobs, Shivakumar said those fixing a puncture are illiterate because educated people like him (Surya) never came forward to educate them.
Want to know what privilege sounds like?
— Srivatsa (@srivatsayb) December 23, 2019
MP @Tejasvi_Surya, who hails from a rich political family, mocks CAA protestors as ILLITERATES and PUNCTURE WALAS
Are the poor not supposed to protest now?
Such crass elitism is unbecoming of a parliamentarianpic.twitter.com/Ijn3vuYLGB
On one hand, PM keeps talking about his humble chaiwala background
— Deepak (@Deepak_Ramaiah) December 23, 2019
On the other, his MP @Tejasvi_Surya mocks people saying illiterates & Puncture walas are protesting
Tejasvi, are these people singing national anthem at Town Hall illiterates? Shame on you for such cheap talk pic.twitter.com/NJ3xpObgGm
Dear @Tejasvi_Surya sir,
— ? (@Proton_Doctor) December 23, 2019
My father runs a cycle repairing shop in my village and with his hard earned money, he ensured my education...
Your " puncture wala" comment is in a bad taste...
Don't forget ye desh aak chai bechne wala ko pradhanmantri banaya he n I am proud of it!
Hey @Tejasvi_Surya , whats wrong with PUNCTURE WALAS and illiterates... when so called CHAI WALA can become PM, why cannot PUNCTURE WALAS?? And Illiterates are there becoz there are no schools...you being a government agent,its your failure.
— Myths of Opportunity!! (@WhiteKnight___) December 23, 2019
Bangalore MP @Tejasvi_Surya says those who oppose CAA are only "puncture wallahs" unlike professionals supporting CAA who "contribute to the nation". He seems to have learnt dog whistling quite well from Dear Leader https://t.co/Xmf5tQGguu
— Yeh Log ! (@yehlog) December 22, 2019
Everyone is not as privileged and have social capital as you do. As an elected representative, u must behave well and be empathetic towards people. Stop being arrogant. Your choice of words - totally unacceptable. @Tejasvi_Surya #CAA_NRC_Protests https://t.co/IwhhU3rxgO
— Shruthi H M । ಶ್ರುತಿ ಎಚ್ ಎಮ್ (@shruthihm1) December 22, 2019
Tejasvi Surya is just a privileged Amul Baby.
— Advaid (@Advaidism) December 23, 2019
The PM always brags about his humble chaiwala background and his MP's mock protesting citizens as illiterates & Puncture walas.
23 crores Indians go to bed on an empty stomach daily. Imagine if they all rise up??
If a chaiwaala can become a PM today, Puncture waala can also become a leader one fine day..!!!
— guruprasad (@iamrealguru) December 23, 2019
Not to estimate a person's potential by his profession..!!!
BTW in a democratic country everyone have the rights to protest against government's unconstitutional policies..!!!
@Tejasvi_Surya Please don't bring IT professionals in your false speeches. I am an IT professional and pay a significant portion of my income in taxes and I don't support CAA and NRC and I can debate you for that.#CAA_NRC_Protest
— Rise and Speak (@Rise2Speak) December 22, 2019
@Tejasvi_Surya aren't you ashamed that @narendramodi Punctured the Economy .. Respect People who Fix Punctures rather than prostrate before pepole who cause Puncture deliberately..
— TadipaarKaBAAP (@INCBommanahalli) December 22, 2019
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Chikkamagaluru: Doctor losses Rs. 76 Lakhs in stock market scam
Chikkamagaluru: A doctor from the city reportedly lost around Rs. 76 Lakhs, deceived under the pretext of stock market investment with the promise of high returns. A complaint has been lodged in the city’s cyber crime station in connection with the scam.
Reportedly, the doctor received a call from the scamsters who impersonated as representatives from the VIP Anand Vanguard Group, and promised the doctor of high returns if invested money. Deceived by the scamaster’s claim the doctor transferred a total of Rs 76 Lakhs in various bank account between March March 24 to April 16, 2024.
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However, even after two months had passed, the doctor did not receive any returns on the investment nor did he get back the money that he had invested. When the doctor became suspicious and contacted the company, he was asked to deposit another Rs. 22 lakhs into the account. Realising that he had been deceived, the doctor immediately filed a complaint at the city's cyber police station.
Meanwhile, the district police department has urged the public to be aware about such crimes.
