Asaduddin Owaisi takes dig at PM Modi's Cheetah remark, says country is releasing rapists too
PM Modi had said country has come long way from releasing Pigeons to releasing Cheetahs
New Delhi: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet and targeted him over one of his remarks.
Popular news agency Press Trust of India (PTI) had on Wednesday reported that the Prime Minister had recently remarked the country has come a long way from releasing pigeons to releasing Cheetahs.
The news was also shared on the official Twitter handle of the PTI. “Country has come a long way, earlier we used to release pigeons, now we release cheetahs: PM Modi” the tweet read.
Replying to the PTI’s tweet, Asaduddin Owaisi took a dig at the Prime Minister’s remark and added that the country has come a long way and it releases Cheetahs and Rapists from the earlier trend of releasing pigeons.
“And rapists...” Owaisi said in his reply taking a hinted dig at the government’s move to release the rapists of Bilkis Bano of Gujarat, a move that has triggered controversy nationwide with the political circle of the country remains divided on their opinion over the release of the rapists.
While the fringe right-wing groups welcomed the move and felicitated the rape accused on their release, a few Centre and left parties have remained tight-lipped over the matter. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chief and Delhi CM Manish Sisodia were also slammed by several social media users for maintaining silence over the critical issue ahead of the Gujarat Assembly polls.
Country has come a long way, earlier we used to release pigeons, now we release cheetahs: PM Modi
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 19, 2022
And rapists... https://t.co/qGCTgAJOQ5
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) October 19, 2022
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
