Right-wing outcry on ‘X’ as Singer Lucky Ali says he wants to go to Palestine
Bengaluru: Renowned singer Lucky Ali triggered a wave of controversy on Thursday after expressing his desire to visit Palestine.
Taking to his Twitter account, Lucky Ali, posted, "InshaAllah I want to go to Palestine."
InshaAllah I want to go to Palestine :)
— Lucky Ali (@luckyali) November 29, 2023
The tweet prompted responses from right-wing social media troll accounts, criticizing the singer for his statement. One popular right-wing user, known as 'The Skin Doctor,' who is also followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even replied with flight details and suggested routes for Ali to reach Gaza.
There is an Egypt Air flight tommorow 11.20 am from Delhi to Cairo.
— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) November 30, 2023
From Cairo there are buses and taxis that take 5-6 hours and go directly to the Rafah crossing border. At Rafah crossing, Egyptian police will enquire about the purpose of visit, check your possessions and…
Several users attacked Lucky Ali for his views, with some expressing relief that they had chosen other artists over him. Others questioned whether he expected financial contributions for his trip and encouraged him to proceed.
Are you expecting contributions??
— Anuradha Mishra (@Anuradham1805) November 30, 2023
Frankly, we also want you all to go there. Please do the honors ASAP!
The backdrop of Lucky Ali's tweet is the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, marked by heightened violence. The situation has garnered international attention and condemnation, with discussions on social media reflecting diverse opinions on the matter.
The right-wing social media ecosystem in India has notably been vocal in support of Israel, often expressing views that align with the Israeli government's actions oppressing the Palestinians.
Thank God i chose kk over you ,in every road trips.
— ACID (@ACID_CHEL) November 30, 2023
Real face of any moderate muslim. He will never condemn the killing by Hamas, but shed tears for them when they get befitting response.
— BRT (@thakurbrajraj) November 30, 2023
Lucky Ali if u want to go to Palestine then what are u writing here, don't wait, just go..
Sidhe jannat chala ja wahi mil jayege palestine wale
— Gareeboo (@GareeboOP) November 30, 2023
We wish you were there by now..
— Dr Meghanath (@dr_MNY) November 30, 2023
Bon Voyage.
Who's stopping you?
— Sujal (@Sujal__21) November 30, 2023
Pack your bag, take your guitar and go!
Btw i shall be happy to do the tickets and stuff for you!
But please never ever come back again!
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Officially take stand against guarantee schemes, seek its withdrawal in Assembly: Shivakumar to BJP
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday challenged the opposition BJP to officially take a stand as a party against the five guarantee schemes, and to formally make a statement in the Legislative Assembly asking the government to withdraw them.
He said that if the BJP clarifies its official stand during the ongoing Budget session, the matter can be discussed in detail.
The Deputy CM said this while BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda was speaking during the discussion on the state budget in the Assembly.
Asking the government to revisit the guarantee schemes ('Shakti', 'Gruha Lakshmi', 'Gruha Jyoti', 'Yuva Nidhi' and 'Anna Bhagya'), the MLA urged the government to withdraw these schemes from affluent people and divert the funds toward developmental work.
"You (BJP) members are individually sharing your opinion in the Assembly. You tell your decision to us as a party in the Assembly to revisit or withdraw the guarantee schemes. Let's discuss. Since it's your party's opinion, we cannot say it's wrong right away. Let's discuss. If you do it during this Budget session itself, we will discuss it," Shivakumar said.
Gowda replied to Shivakumar by saying that it was the Congress' decision to announce and implement the guarantee schemes, why drag BJP into it, take a decision as a government.
Reacting to it, Shivakumar said, "After the guarantees announcement was made (following the 2023 assembly polls), Yediyurappa (BJP veteran and former CM) had said that the five schemes should be implemented without any shortcoming, so all the schemes were implemented within six months. We have heard you (BJP) too, while implementing the schemes."
Further claiming that unlike in Karnataka, only ruling party workers benefit in BJP-ruled Assam, he said, "Congress people and supporters don't get any benefits there."
Accepting that the guarantee schemes are not needed for those well off, government officials, and others, he said, "We have taken a decision, various suggestions are coming. As a political party you (BJP) come to a decision. We will discuss that....give it officially."
Revenue Minister Priyank Kharge intervened and said, "Let the BJP as its official party, stand say -- withdraw five guarantee schemes."
