PM Modi follows account named 'Desi Thug' on Twitter; Users react
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is an active user of social media is being criticized by some Twitter users for following an account named “Desi Thug” on the micro-blogging site.
PM Modi followed the account on Wednesday, February 3 following which the handle tweeted adding that it was blessed to be followed by the Prime Minister.
In the tweet, the handle also added that it was a dream come true moment and that it was humbled by the gesture of PM Modi.
Several users soon took note of the development and took a dig at Modi for following an account with the username “Desi Thug”.
“Not surprised to know that the Supreme Leader follows a Desi Thug.” A user wrote while retweeting the tweet from the handle.
The handle in its bio, states “Proud Nationalist - Bharat First Tweets Related to Mandirs, Dharma & Bharat Unexplored Places”.
However, the handle also retweets communally sensitive and Hindutva ideology-backed tweets. A day after PM Modi followed the handle, former India cricketer Suresh Raina also followed it.
Some of the tweets that the handle has retweeted include:
The Tragedy of Hindus. pic.twitter.com/lWPk48ScJZ
— Kashmiri Hindu (@BattaKashmiri) February 4, 2023
Three Wrong Choices. pic.twitter.com/psNPW0XNFG
— Kashmiri Hindu (@BattaKashmiri) February 2, 2023
Blessed to be followed by @narendramodi Ji. Truly Humbled and honoured now and it's dream comes true moment for me.. Under his inspirational leadership and true vision Bharat is heading toward right path and soon Bharat will be Vishwaguru.. Jai Shree Raam ❤ pic.twitter.com/Fzs3CFGQt6
— Desi Thug (@desi_thug1) February 3, 2023
Not surprised to know that the Supreme Leader follows a Desi Thug. https://t.co/IIwSOp0La8
— Chacha Chaudhary (@ChaudharyUncle) February 3, 2023
Should be thug in tag to be followed
— maulik412 (@maulik412) February 4, 2023
PM follows a Desi Thug !
— Aditya Swamy (@SwamyDada) February 4, 2023
Blessed to be Followed by @ImRaina Ji.. One of the finest Cricketer in the world.. You had given many memorable moment in cricket history and Bharat is proud of you pic.twitter.com/dDcsF8pMFs
— Desi Thug (@desi_thug1) February 4, 2023
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Congress targets Maharashtra govt over acid attack on minor girl
Mumbai, Mar 18 (PTI): An alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner prompted the Congress to slam the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly on Wednesday, alleging deterioration in law and order in the state.
Calling the alleged incident in Ahilyanagar district “extremely disturbing”, Congress legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused the government of failing to curb crimes against women and minor girls.
Raising the issue through an adjournment motion, Wadettiwar demanded an immediate discussion, claiming that the minor is in a serious condition and the accused are yet to be arrested.
He questioned how the accused managed to flee after committing such a serious offence. The Congress leader also criticised the functioning of the local police, alleging inefficiency and corruption, and said such lapses embolden criminals.
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Wadettiwar further claimed that incidents of atrocities against minor girls have increased in the state, and the government has failed to take effective action.
Speaker Rahul Narwekar took note of the issue and directed the government to present a detailed statement in the house on the incident at the earliest.
Congress member Nana Patole demanded that the girl be brought to Mumbai and given better medical care for free.
He said the girl has suffered serious facial injuries that could affect her future. The incident reflects poorly on the administration, he said.
Failure to apprehend the culprit has heightened anxiety among citizens and the victim’s family, he added.
