As farmers’ protest intensifies, Twitter hashtag calling PM Modi a ‘Coward’ goes trending in India
Hashtag grosses nearly three lakh tweets within hours
New Delhi: As farmers’ protest intensified on Thursday after the Ghazipur Magistrate ordered the farmers to vacate the public spaces, Twitter users in India started tweeting with a hashtag calling out Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be a coward.
The hashtag #मोदी_कायर_है went trending on Twitter in India on Thursday evening as farmers and other activists anticipated police action later at night to vacate the farmers from protesting sites at the Ghazipur border.
The reports of police action were fuelled by the fact that farmers’ leader Rakesh Tikait along with Yogendra Yadav and others were booked under UAPA.
The users called out on Narendra Modi referring to him as “Kayar” (Hindi word for Coward). The hashtag was soon trending on the micro-blogging site with nearly three lakh tweets at the time of posting of this report.
The users also expressed their support to Rakesh Tikait, hailing him for his courage and steadiness for the cause of farmers. Reports across social media platforms also suggested that a heavy number of people were reaching at Ghazipur Border to support Tikait in what they termed as “crucial night”.
Tikait meanwhile made an announcement from the stage at the protesting site on Thursday night that they were ready to go to jail but not back to their homes and that the protest will continue.
Here are some of the tweets from the trending hashtag:
NOTE: The claims made in the tweets embedded below or the ideas presented in them are those solely of the users. Vartha Bharati does not guarantee the authenticity of any of the claims or does not necessarily endorse the ideas, views posted by any of the users.
It is our duty to stand with those who stand with the farmers.#मोदी_कायर_है#राकेश_टिकैत_किसानों_की_आवाज_है pic.twitter.com/kNhZsILkEy
— Dr.Meenu?? (@DrMeenu05) January 28, 2021
We are farmers and we are supporting our kisan leader #RakeshTikait at #ghazipurborder#राकेश_टिकैत_किसानों_की_आवाज_है#मोदी_कायर_है pic.twitter.com/4bJ4XQDD0Q
— ਬਾਬਾ ਬਖਤੌਰਾ (@jatt_junction) January 28, 2021
#मोदी_कायर_है Brave farmers of India are winning for the better future of our country. pic.twitter.com/vsEHR6Xx9r
— Rashmi. (@ra_tweety1) January 28, 2021
The farmer always strengthens the economy of the country, because the future of the country is the farmer. #राकेश_टिकैत_किसानों_की_आवाज_है#मोदी_कायर_है pic.twitter.com/GoaDg2Oybv
— Aditi chaudhary INC (@inc_aditi) January 28, 2021
The nation must stand with the farmers, and help them fight against the inhuman treatment of the coward Modi Government.#CongressWithFarmers #मोदी_कायर_है#KisanNahiToDeshNahi pic.twitter.com/PaV1cwARh7
— Azam Lebbai اعجم لببیء (@Azamlebbai1) January 28, 2021
If the enemy is proud of his power then we are proud of our courage #मोदी_कायर_है pic.twitter.com/sLWHYGCoc7
— Ashu Bidhuri (@bidhuri_ashu) January 28, 2021
This man is the voice of farmers
— Ravi Mehriya (@Ravijat9352) January 28, 2021
True leader#राकेश_टिकैत_हीरो_है#राकेश_टिकैत#मोदी_कायर_है pic.twitter.com/CLIbLgQF9q#राकेश_टिकैत_हीरो_है
Jaat community should also introspect their grave mistake of voting more than 90% to BJP government in 2019 Loksabha Election. Now Kayar Modi is paying back.
— Amir (@Amir_Sherwani) January 28, 2021
Waqt aa gaya hai Modi ko jad se ukhhad phenkne ka.
Ye bas dallo ka saga hai bharat ka nahi#मोदी_कायर_है
Win or lose, time will tell!
— socialist (@Socialistqawsed) January 28, 2021
But today we have also seen Baba Tikait as you!
Rakesh Tikait ji is proud of you! #मोदी_कायर_है#राकेश_टिकैत_किसानों_की_आवाज_है pic.twitter.com/1nIXqmrxio
Supporting Rakesh and other farmers means fighting for ourselves. Fighting for our upcoming generations. #राकेश_टिकैत_किसानों_की_आवाज_है#मोदी_कायर_है#राकेश_टिकैत_किसानों_की_आवाज_हैं
— Vikas Sahu (@vikas_sahu9) January 28, 2021
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CJI calls for 'unified judicial policy', use of technology to converge practices across courts
Jaisalmer (PTI): Pushing for a "unified judicial policy", Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said technology can help align standards and practices across courts, creating a "seamless experience" for citizens, regardless of their location.
He said high courts -- due to the federal structure -- have had their own practices and technological capacities, and "regional barriers" can be broken down with technology to create a more unified judicial ecosystem.
Delivering the keynote address at the West Zone Regional Conference in Jaisalmer, Kant proposed the idea of a "national judicial ecosystem" and called for an overhaul of India's judicial system with the integration of technology.
"Today, as technology reduces geographical barriers and enables convergence, it invites us to think of justice not as regional systems operating in parallel, but as one national ecosystem with shared standards, seamless interfaces, and coordinated goals," he said.
He emphasised how the role of technology in the judiciary has evolved over time.
"Technology is no longer merely an administrative convenience. It has evolved into a constitutional instrument that strengthens equality before the law, expands access to justice, and enhances institutional efficiency," he said, highlighting how digital tools can bridge gaps in the judicial system.
Kant pointed out that technology enables the judiciary to overcome the limitations of physical distance and bureaucratic hurdles.
"It allows the judiciary to transcend physical barriers and bureaucratic rigidities to deliver outcomes that are timely, transparent and principled," he said, adding that the effective use of technology can modernise the delivery of justice and make it more accessible to citizens across the country.
The CJI called for implementing a "unified judicial policy".
He said India's judicial system has long been shaped by its federal structure, and different high courts have their own practices and technological capacities.
"India's vast diversity has led to different high courts evolving their own practices, administrative priorities and technological capacities. This variation, though natural in a federal democracy, has resulted in uneven experiences for litigants across the country," he said.
Kant underscored that predictability is crucial for building trust in the judicial system.
"A core expectation citizens place upon the courts is predictability," he said, adding that citizens should not only expect fair treatment but also consistency in how cases are handled across the country.
He pointed to the potential of technology in improving predictability.
"Technology enables us to track systemic delays and make problems visible rather than concealed," he said.
By identifying areas where delays occur, such as in bail matters or cases involving certain types of disputes, courts can take targeted action to address these issues and improve efficiency, Kant said.
The CJI explained that data-driven tools could identify the reasons behind delays or bottlenecks, allowing for faster, more focused solutions.
"Technology enables prioritisation by flagging sensitive case categories, monitoring pendency in real time and ensuring transparent listing protocols," he said.
Justice Surya Kant also discussed the importance of prioritising urgent cases where delays could result in significant harm. He highlighted his recent administrative order that ensures urgent cases, such as bail petitions or habeas corpus cases, are listed within two days of curing defects.
"Where delay causes deep harm, the system must respond with urgency," he stated, explaining that technology can help courts identify and expedite such cases.
Kant also raised the issue of the clarity of judicial decisions.
He noted that many litigants, despite winning cases, often struggle to understand the terms of their judgment due to complex legal language.
"Although the orders had gone in their favour, they remained unsure of what relief they had actually secured because the language was too technical, vague or evasive to understand," he said.
He advocated for more uniformity in how judgments are written.
"A unified judicial approach must therefore extend to how we communicate outcomes," he said.
The CJI also discussed the role of AI and digital tools in improving case management. He pointed to the potential of AI-based research assistants and digital case management systems to streamline judicial processes.
"Emerging technological tools are now capable of performing once-unthinkable functions. They can highlight missing precedent references, cluster similar legal questions, and simplify factual narration," he said, explaining how these technologies can help judges make more consistent decisions.
He also highlighted tools like the National Judicial Data Grid and e-courts, which are already helping to standardise processes like case filings and tracking.
Kant reiterated that the integration of technology into the judicial process is not just about improving efficiency but about upholding the integrity of the system and strengthening public trust.
"The measure of innovation is not the complexity of the software we deploy, but the simplicity with which a citizen understands the outcome of their case and believes that justice has been served," he said.
