Twitter users mock PM Modi’s visit to “fake” classroom; here’s what they said
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is once again in the line of fire by the netizens a day after he shared pictures of his visit to a school and his interaction with the students for launching Mission Schools of Excellence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the ambitious ‘Mission Schools of Excellence’ project in Gandhinagar ahead of the Gujarat Assembly polls. As a part of the launching of the mission Modi had purportedly visited a school in Adalaj in Gujarat and spent time with students and teachers.
PM Modi shared several pictures on his Twitter handle on Wednesday with a caption that read “Some glimpses from the memorable interaction with our youth while launching the Mission Schools of Excellence.”
However, when more pictures of his visit to the school went viral across social media platforms, users had a field day as they pointed out several loopholes in the pictures from what was being touted by the PM and other BJP leaders as a classroom of a school.
Hundreds of users mocked PM Modi and his PR team for what they termed a “PR stunt”. Among the flaws, the users pointed out from the pictures, were a fake window, a tiny classroom that could only accommodate six students, walls of the classroom that looked like it was made of cardboard, and the facial expression of the students.
Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party have hit back at the trolls by posting older pictures of the PM while he interacted with students. However, there has been no clarification on the recently posted photos.
Among those who targeted PM Modi over the propaganda and staging a fake classroom visit, were members of various political parties, senior leaders, and activists.
Here’s what they said:
Some glimpses from the memorable interaction with our youth while launching the Mission Schools of Excellence. pic.twitter.com/92p8ICcvNb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2022
Woh kidki bahar mujhe clouds dikh rahe hai “maine socha clouds hai unke radar main aayega nahi, benefit le sakte hai” 😂😂😂 https://t.co/0u6KIRxk3e
— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) October 20, 2022This is the funniest PR stunt till date 😂
— Dhruv Rathee (@dhruv_rathee) October 20, 2022
- Classroom has a fake window
- Only six children in a tiny classroom
- All walls look like cardboard
- Look at the facial expression of children pic.twitter.com/WoKPFCI786
Some people are saying it’s a prototype and if true it’s even more embarrassing
— Dhruv Rathee (@dhruv_rathee) October 20, 2022
After 27 years of ruling Gujarat, all they could show is a prototype of a smart classroom? 😂
The only Prime Minister who made a fake classroom for photo shoot! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Yfj13ro1sh
— YSR (@ysathishreddy) October 20, 2022
Classroom ka set khada kar diya ..
— Aarti (@aartic02) October 19, 2022
With 3 benches and 5 students ...
Seriously jisne yeh idea execute, kiya uske paise kaato 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/1RVwCQg40u
Oh Ye bacho ke Peeche Fake Classroom hai, Modi ji wala
— #ShahKaJumla (@aapka_manoj) October 19, 2022
Waah Modi ji Waah !!#ModiKaJhoothaSchoolPrem 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/M9roK33r2F
I used to say dude’s never seen the inside of a classroom. I stand corrected. Sincere apologies. pic.twitter.com/dGseUiENT0
— Amit Schandillia (@Schandillia) October 19, 2022
Leaked classroom scene 😹😹 pic.twitter.com/kNfbjnM9fs
— Rofl Democrazy (@FakeerHun) October 19, 2022
SHOCKING TRUTH OF MODI SCHOOL PHOTOSHOOT
— 🇮🇳 DaaruBaaz Mehta 🇮🇳 (@DaaruBaazMehta) October 20, 2022
It was a Staged Photoshoot Event for PM Modi
The school classroom was a staged event for Photos
Shame on Modi pic.twitter.com/nnO2aZZBQs
That boy be like- "Modiji padh lijiye PLEASE, mereko nahi toh har roz kam par jaana parta ha pas k dhaabe me. Ap padh likh lenge ta v toh hamari madad kar payenge. Merko ye nakli wale classroom me nahi bethna Modiji, asli ka school jana h merko!! " #ModiKaJhoothaSchoolPrem pic.twitter.com/h7Sx688SWm
— Sayon (@sam014paul) October 20, 2022
He went and sat in a fake classroom, with fake students just to project himself😒
— RajBhadsAviator (@RajBhads90) October 19, 2022
Never see a classroom with only 5 student sitting there and a fake window for photo op 😂😂😂😂
— RICHARD the one (@Richard_mkm) October 19, 2022
Haters will say that it was a fake classroom for PR.
— 2.0 𝓐 rundhati | ਮੁਸਲਮਾਨਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ (@Polytikles) October 20, 2022
Bhakts are happy bcoz finally they found his classmates.
This is a cheap congested fake classroom. pic.twitter.com/pWyUjSTYpE
— Arjun (@comradarjun) October 20, 2022
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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say
New York (AP): A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died, police said.
The New York City Police Department said the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital.
The man was in Collect Pond Park around 1:30 pm Friday when he took out pamphlets espousing conspiracy theories, tossed them around, then doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire, officials and witnesses said.
A large number of police officers were nearby when it happened. Some officers and bystanders rushed to the aid of the man, who was hospitalised in critical condition.
The man, who police said had travelled from Florida to New York in the last few days, hadn't breached any security checkpoints to get into the park.
The park outside the courthouse has been a gathering spot for protesters, journalists and gawkers throughout Trump's trial, which began with jury selection Monday.
Through Friday, the streets and sidewalks in the area around the courthouse were generally wide open and crowds have been small and largely orderly.
Authorities said they were also reviewing the security protocols, including whether to restrict access to the park. The side street where Trump enters and leaves the building is off limits.
“We may have to shut this area down,” New York City Police Department Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry said at a news conference outside the courthouse, adding that officials would discuss the security plan soon.
