Mumbai: Union minister Ramdas Athawale, whose 'go corona, go' chant became a national sensation, tested positive for Coronavirus on Tuesday and has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai.
Twitter was quick to recall his ‘Go Corona Go’ chant, and soon it was among trending topics on Twitter India.
In February, a video of Athawale, also with a Chinese diplomat and Buddhist monks chanting "Go corona, go corona" at a prayer meeting went viral on social media.
The video was reportedly shot at the Gateway of India here on February 20 during a prayer session to stop the spread of coronavirus in China.
Athawale (60) is a member of the Rajya Sabha and minister of state for social justice in the Narendra Modi-led ministry. The minister is also a diabetic, an aide said.
Users took a dig at the famous "Go Corona Go' slogan coined by Athwale while they also hoped that he recovers soon from the virus.
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"Go corona go"
— Di Caprio (@Dicaprio0z) October 27, 2020
Best singer Athawale pic.twitter.com/2kEkl0Hpme
Go Corona Go has come back very aggressively to be positive with Ramdas Athwale,
— Stanley (@stanalb) October 27, 2020
Boomerang ???https://t.co/jqHIxXbTgX
The brand ambassador of "Go Corona Go" slogan Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has tested positive for Covid19 & admitted to Bombay Hospital.#GetWellSoonSoon
— Anamika Singh ?? (@iAnnuSingh) October 27, 2020
NDA leader 'Ramdas' who tried to finish Corona in India with " Go Corona Go" rally is now tested positive#RamdasAthawale #Go_Corona_Go pic.twitter.com/p1YvixjOte
— Political__Dr⏺ (@Political__Dr) October 27, 2020
Dr. Ramdas Athawale : Go corona Go
— Manish Sharma (@EdgeofSpark) October 27, 2020
Corona: ??...... nahi jana humko
Prying for his fast recovery ?
Get well Soon pic.twitter.com/Nym165VPTn
The guy who said "go corona go" gets Corona. https://t.co/MFyOzVSDqP
— words are weapons ⚡ (@vimoh) October 27, 2020
If we needed any proof that Go Corona Go doesn't work. https://t.co/9rHsAb5D9o
— Sangita (@Sanginamby) October 27, 2020
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, who coined the slogan "Go Corona Go" tests Covid positive.
— Pratik Salunke (@pratik_salunke) October 27, 2020
I just saw "Go Corona Go" trending at 7th position ?????Achchce din!!
— Only and only with Sushant - Tu BOT (@whokilledsushi) October 27, 2020
Go Corona Go man tests positive #RamdasAthwale..I pray for him For speedy recovery.. pic.twitter.com/b7AdtLn3Jy
— Pooja Mehrotra (@puju27) October 27, 2020
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Bengaluru: Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka launched a scathing attack on MLC Dr. Yathindra, demanding that he retract his controversial statement comparing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the late Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Ashoka urged Yathindra to apologize to the people of Karnataka if he had even a shred of conscience and any respect for the Mysuru royal lineage.
In a strongly worded social media post on Sunday, Ashoka stated, “Comparing Siddaramaiah to Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar is nothing short of absurd. Where is Nalwadi, who was bestowed the title of ‘Rajarshi’ by Mahatma Gandhi himself, and where is Siddaramaiah, who has stooped to being a puppet in the hands of fake Gandhis for the sake of power?”
He continued his critique by contrasting the enduring legacy of Nalwadi, remembered fondly by Kannadigas for his people-centric development, with what he termed as Siddaramaiah’s failure to manage Karnataka’s economy, burdening every household with debt.
Ashoka highlighted several stark differences, while Nalwadi built Mysore University over a century ago, Siddaramaiah is shutting down nine universities due to lack of funds. Nalwadi famously sold his family’s gold to build the KRS dam, whereas Siddaramaiah is accused of grabbing 14 sites meant for the public. Nalwadi established Bhadravati Iron & Steel Plant, Sandalwood Soap Factory, and Mysore Paper Mills. In contrast, Ashoka claimed Siddaramaiah's governance drove away industries, investors, and entrepreneurs. Nalwadi pioneered reservations for the backward classes long before it became mainstream. Siddaramaiah, Ashoka alleged, is reducing social justice to a gimmick by sticking labels on doors in the name of surveys.
While acknowledging Yathindra’s emotional attachment to his father, Ashoka emphasized that comparing Siddaramaiah to a visionary like Nalwadi was “laughable, baseless, and a gross insult” to the late king.
In his concluding remarks, Ashoka slammed the government for ignoring farmers’ needs despite an early monsoon. He accused the administration of being caught up in internal power struggles and negligence, forcing farmers into despair. “This government will not be spared from the curse of the farmers,” he warned.