“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Ma’am, just like your vile nonsense doesn’t tarnish all Hindus and Indians, a couple of Khalistanis don’t define Punjab, India or the Sikh community. A state that has body bags coming home with probably the highest frequency, including 3 in the last month - doesn’t need a sermon
Sikh community must disassociate themselves from Khalistanis and more Sikhs must come out in the support of Akhand Bharat, the way I am boycotted by the Sikh community and how violently they protest against my films in Punjab because I spoke against Khalistani terrorists is not a
Was on the
@IndiGo6E
flight from Delhi to Jodhpur. Flt Lt Bal’s family was sitting adjacent to me in row 3. As we landed the Captain requested everyone to remain seated to allow for the Bal family to disembark expeditiously. Everyone in row 1 & 2 disregarded the announcement 1/2
Deep Sidhu is making an ass of himself. Bhindranwale was a terrorist and nothing changes that fact. Irreparable harm has been caused to the agitation by the Khalistani drivel.
Set off to interview Deep Sidhu, Punjab actor with great expectations after seeing him in viral video negotiating at the barricades. Ended up in a massive fight. I believe his words have really hurt the Farmers Cause. Full conversation on
@themojo_in
here:
I and a few passengers had to scream at the top of our voices to make them sit down and allow the Bal family to pass. It was absolutely shocking to see one’s fellow country men and women behave in this tone deaf, selfish manner. Thats the reality of our respect for sacrifice 2/2
The armed forces don’t report to the opposition let alone a lone MP. I am sometimes amazed at the adulation the minister gets for being a glorified troll, and doing his own job as poorly as he does.
Sir - then take his photograph off vaccination certificates and stop spending tax payer money to run advertisements suggesting vaccines are part of his largesse. That’ll be yeoman service in de-politicising the issue.
PM has said many times not to politicise vaccination programme. It's our aim to vaccinate every 18+ citizen in the country. This is not the time to do politics: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Lok Sabha
Khalistan drivel is the figment of imagination of a few with no meaningful base in Punjab - except an irrelevant fringe which is romanticised in Canada and the UK. But it’s ability to obfuscate and hijack conversations never ends.
Sorry - those standing by freedom of speech, what Bloomsbury just did does not amount to freedom of speech. Books must be published - disagree with them all you like. And that statement was juvenile coming from a publishing house.
The sacrilege at the Golden Temple deserves to be condemned and equally the lynching that followed thereinafter. To see state officials feign ignorance of murder is shameful. A thorough investigation must be done into both the sacrilege and murder.
Delhi Police arrives at Late
#RishiKapoor
‘s Daughter residence in Delhi. Sources said that, Munbai Airport has blocked the slot at 1800 Hrs for Ridhima private flight.
#RishiKapoorrip
Whether you censor, burn books, ban them or withdraw publications - the boat is the same. I am sorry, deeply disappointed by
@BloomsburyIndia
and everyone cheering them for a freedom of speech victory. We should be deeply anguished.
You don’t agree? Or are you asking me because you are a bigot who can’t research before asking a question? I have called Bhindranwale a terrorist more times than you have Nathuram Godse. Toodles.
Make no mistakes - there is a deliberate attempt to destabilise Punjab and those who are playing with fire for short term political gains, are likely to get burned the most.
Ma’am - I wasnt being subtle. I was being very direct for the record. The diaspora needs to stop believing in a false sense of superiority for the nations it immigrates to.
Why were you laughing when such deplorable comments were made? Turning everything into a conspiracy against our civilisation isn’t a defence a man of science should make.
I have seen my name trending on Twitter where people have dragged me into this unfortunate incident where two MPs were using unparliamentary language against each other on the floor of the House.
Our senior and respected leader Shri
@rajnathsingh
ji has already condemned the
Canada’s duplicitous domestic and foreign policy conflates terrorism and liberalism when convenient. On matters of violence and terrorism there should be no ifs and buts. There are also more respectful ways of dealing with allies in moments or dispute, but this is what you get
I can’t stand Kangana Ranaut and have sparred with her on numerous occasions. But nothing can justify violence of this nature or a uniformed personnel resorting to making a political statement via violence. That is just unacceptable and entirely unworthy of a salute. Today it’s
Where is the Delhi Police’s fabled preventive detentions? Which police station ? Where are the warning shots being fired ? Where’s the tear gas? Where’s the new normal of overtly aggressive policing ? (I hope this a fake video and I have shit on my face for tweeting this)
“Suspects”. Why have a trial? Why prove beyond reasonable doubt? Why investigate with the presumption of innocence ? Just do what the mob did with the authority of the state. Of course this must be celebrated as novel, model, effective and correct - by all and sundry. Shameful.
There is no justification whatsoever for the two murders today, especially in the name of Sikhi or the Panth or justice. For a community that has suffered and faced brutal mob violence in 1984, to today have members justify a mob’s criminal and illegal actions is reprehensible.
What’s the point of this spectacle and foolish symbolism, with half baked truth, sensationalised myths and general stupidity. Aah I see, to demand a separate state of Khalistan (full of myth, bluff and bluster) in Canada. Good luck Canada, glad they are your problem.
Thread Big day for Khalistan Movement canadian sikhs came out in huge numbers at Brampton more than 100 K to vote in referendum 2022 i have witnessed history in making from young to 90 years old everyone demanding Khalistan
Sad to see you say this Mr Panda. For violence, the perpetrators must be prosecuted as per applicable criminal law, and lest we forget even convicted felons retain their citizenship. The equivalence you have drawn on citizenship is misplaced. We aren’t citizens by govt largesse.
The vandalism & arson by “protestors” shd make it clear to any who still have doubts why
#CitizenshipAmendmentAct
&
#NRC
are needed
These ppl are far from being the concerned citizens they claim to be. They are anarchists to whom neithr constitution nor citizenship is sacrosanct
Violence in a protest either by protestors against the state, or the state against protestors must be condemned. This is not a neutral position, this is a facet of democracy. Arson is illegal, it’s not a right. Disrespecting national symbols is not symbolic it’s illegal.
If we want discourse to improve and respect in differences of opinion - we have to consciously shun all such terms: Bhakts, Sanghi, Chaddi Wale, Puncture Wala, Anti National, Tukde Tukde Gang, Urban Naxals, Khan Market Gang, etc - you get the drift.
This is silly, pointless and a photo op. Gandhi wasn’t elected nor had a police force reporting to him either (preempting the apologists) but was at Noakhali.
I cannot say this enough, there’s no hospital that compares to those of the Indian Army
@adgpi
. The care, attention to detail, cleanliness are just unparalleled. No amount of money or influence can get you that level of care at even the best private hospitals.
Let’s be clear - a car deliberately mowing down protestors is murder and deaths followed by ensuing violence is also murder. There cannot be any justification for one over the other, or ignorance of one incident for the other.
No you don’t get to put your picture on vaccination certificates, belligerently hold election rallies and then creatively blame the states and have your cronies wax eloquently on constitutional lists, creative statistics and rebutting critical news. You are accountable.
Where are the drones? Where are the facial recognition cameras ? Where are the “protestors” being detained without access to legal counsel ? Where’s the advice on their careers ? Jinhe naaz hai Hind par woh kahaan the?
Where is the Delhi Police’s fabled preventive detentions? Which police station ? Where are the warning shots being fired ? Where’s the tear gas? Where’s the new normal of overtly aggressive policing ? (I hope this a fake video and I have shit on my face for tweeting this)
Why can’t you answer the question and not deflect into whatabouttery? It’s a simple question - either deny the India Today story or state your case. Save all of us the lecture.
Now both your tweets are contradictory..you mean if someone is not talking to media she/he is not working? You people are making heros out of those who are all the time on your channels or on social media abuseing Government and ignoring everything else.
In fact after the captain’s announcement a co passenger even announced it again that the family lost their son to the nation. It has nothing to do with sitting on premium seats, it’s being inconsiderate or disregarding the captain’s command. Either is bad. 4/4.
Since I’ve seen some garbage in response to my tweets let me be clear - the
@IndiGo6E
captain and crew conducted themselves in a somber and respectful manner. The captain himself stepped out to pay his respects. The conduct of the passengers was of their own volition. 3/n
Canada’s duplicitous domestic and foreign policy conflates terrorism and liberalism when convenient. On matters of violence and terrorism there should be no ifs and buts. There are also more respectful ways of dealing with allies in moments or dispute, but this is what you get
Khaira Saab - I am not sure what your political compulsions are to make such a ridiculous statement. His election does not undo his wrongs - including overrunning a police station, threatening the home minister of India, nor do his actions as a charlatan make him the oppressed.
Now that the people’s court has given a landslide victory in favor of Bhai Amritpal Singh from Khadur Sahib i urge
@BhagwantMann
to withdraw draconian NSA detention and release him unconditionally so that he can participate in the Lok Sabha proceedings to represent his
This man’s a terrorist and this isn’t freedom of speech. Canada needs to stop the monkey balancing and double standards. Would the Canadian government allow for a statement like this to be made re an Air Canada or United flight and not arrest this blighter ?
🚨 Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens to Blow-up an Air India flight on 19th Nov: Urges Sikhs to not travel by Air on that date.
A similar
#Terroristattack
was done on 23 June 1985 which killed 329 when Justin Trudeau's father was the prime minister of
Ma’am, this is a poor argument. Even if it is an Act passed by parliament - citizens have every right to challenge it and protest on whatever they want including burnt rotis. Over this - there’s a constitutional remedy in the form of judicial review as well.
CAA is not a mere government directive. It's an Act enacted by parliament(passed by both houses), a legislation passed by the elected representatives of people.
Yes, tell his wife and his mother that they are a burden on the tax payer, but don’t tell the vanity seeking politicians who spend crores of the exchequer on advertisements and vanity projects. The abhorrent arguments some are making on dues to soldiers for service induced
Thank you for your service to the Nation, Captain Anshuman Singh,
#KirtiChakra
.
The Nation Will Always Remain Indebted to You for Your Sacrifice.
Jai Hind 🇮🇳🫡
#IndianArmy
Our country’s defence in a nutshell: RSS Chief wants Army Chief’s job, Army Chief wants RSS Chief’s job, Defence Minister talks about banking fraud (albeit poorly).
AIUDF (All India United Democratic Front) have grown in a faster time-frame than the BJP grew over the years. When we talk of Jan Sangh with two MPs & where they have reached, AIUDF is moving at a faster pace in the state of Assam: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (21.02.18)
Only flag that flies at the Red Fort is the Indian Flag. This statement changes nothing, nobody’s cause of protest can be to disrespect national monuments. Not everything done by the farmers deserves praise and denouncing them for their wrongs, does not take away from the cause.
A farmer climbed up an empty post & hoisted ‘Nishan Sahib’, the flag that is hoisted at every Gurdwara.
Let me correct the misinformation spread by Godi channels.
Tricolour wasn’t replaced, it’s still up at the original higher post at the back & this isn’t the Khalistani flag.
No he is not a saint. History is not mythology and facts aren’t as per convenience. He may be a saint for those who hold onto a distorted narrative and live outside india, but he’s no saint where it matters which is Punjab.
Amritpal is a coward. First the cowardice by bringing the Shri Guru Granth Sahib to Ajnala police station as a shield, followed by running away - after claiming he has no fear. This should put things in perspective for pretty much anyone misguided enough to follow this charlatan
Amritpal has been propped up is an undeniable fact, that there’s a sense of paralysis in policy and strategy to address this dangerous situation is equally undeniable. We must not be complacent. Action must be taken and taken swiftly. This must not fester.
@BDUTT
@sandeep_PT
@BeerBicepsGuy
Something I said a while back in an OpEd “The right to protest against the State is fundamental in a democracy, as fundamental as the right to disagree with those protesting to begin with. Except, now we have the added burden of proving our patriotism before we disagree with any
SPG decides routes and alternate routes, so save the outrage. The same information seems to be passed to your BJP brethren who were irresponsibly waving flags in close proximity to the PM. The state government has lapses but don’t be charitable to the SPG because it’s convenient.
Barrage of vehicles coming from opposite side? Who passed on the information to these so called farmers that the
@PMOIndia
is travelling on that route? What alternate route? PM’s cavalcade got stuck on a flyover - it’s
@DGPPunjabPolice
responsibility to give clean route to a VIP
May I respectfully suggest that the SGPC read some Sikh history books. As for apologies it is the SGPC that must apologise to the Sikh community for allowing the Durbar Sahib to be turned into a refuge for killers. I know. I was there.
Nobody needs a lesson in nationalism and good on Rahul Kanwal for standing up. But while hearts weep, do not forget Rahul’s yeoman service in promoting this discourse - today it was he who it turned to.
Good for
@rahulkanwal
. "Minister, neither I nor anyone sitting here needs any lesson in nationalism or patriotism from you or anyone else." Watch this clip.
A charlatan claiming to speak for Punjab, and having his supporters destroy chairs at gurudwaras for the elderly and cowardly bringing the Guru Granth Sahib to a protest - is the epitome of disrespect. This is beadbi, no ifs or buts.
Arnab is no angel, nor is he a journalist. But to stand up to Arnab, don’t become him. Kunal’s conduct was harassment, plain and simple - no qualifications; even if it was emulating to some degree what Arnab and his channel do for a living. Neither is correct.
A few years ago I said this to Simranjeet Singh Mann - “I am an Indian and I am a Sikh, and that's where it ends. Khalistan is only a rhetorical alternative for political carcasses such as yourself.” Hold true for Khaira and co.
Disturbing images and videos emerging from Singhu. Violence by farmers, those opposing the farmers or the Police must be unequivocally condemned. Violence has no justification and police excesses cannot be celebrated, however much you may disagree with a protest.
Sad ? The man should apologise to the nation and the markets for his bafoonery. And the anchors rather than placating him should be asking tough questions.
So what’s preventing his arrest, if that’s the case ? Why did the Punjab Police capitulate at Ajnala ? Why did the state bend to his will and illegal demands ?
"खालिस्तान के समर्थक अमृतपाल सिंह को पाकिस्तान से फंडिंग हो रही है, वहीं से इनकी दुकान चल रही है"
◆ पंजाब के CM भगवंत मान का बयान
Amritpal Singh |
#AmritpalSingh
|
@BhagwantMann
The credibility of our constitutional courts is at stake. The selective interventions in personal liberty matters and abject abdication in others, is nothing more than monkey balancing. Bail is a right period and our lower judiciary needs to be reminded of this. Denying liberty
Breaking: Supreme Court steps in to grant activist
@TeestaSetalvad
interim bail for 7 days after a special late night 3 judge sitting. Gujarat high court had asked her to surrender ‘immediately’. Teesta had already been arrested last year in same case. SC says Teesta entitled to
Why did you have to be sexist, patriarchal and a misogynist all rolled into one - for your critique ? You could have critiqued the PM and the BJP govt. on metrics and empirical data - of which ample exists; but this is just cheap.
'Modiji is like that bride who makes less rotis but makes more noise so that the neighbourhood knows she is working...." Congress leader
#NavjotSinghSiddhu
said.
#LokSabhaElections2019
The content and laughable rebuttal apart, I am sure you guys can get proper letterheads where the text is aligned and you don’t need to strike out an email address. For someone who’s job it is to project India in better light, this is quite sloppy.
Disappointing to see the Delhi Government declare itself to be a post office that procedurally gives sanction for prosecute when its standing counsel gives a “negative opinion”.
“To conclude, like the majority of my generation from Punjab, let me leave you with the only identity I know — that I am an Indian and I am a Sikh, and that’s pretty much where it ends — and in that order.”
#Opinion
| "The right to protest against the State is fundamental in a democracy, as fundamental as the right to disagree with those protesting to begin with," writes
@Sherbir
.
What Pak is doing in Kashmir is hybrid warfare. It is making attempts to take advantage of our political & social fault lines.
If we fight amongst ourselves, Pak will win. And somewhere at GHQ Rawalpindi, a General will be smiling.
Be strong. Be united. Be Indian.
#Pulwama
It would also be appropriate for the DGCA to conduct an inquiry into other such instances and apply the same yardstick. Video doing the rounds of a Tejashwi Yadav interview ought to be investigated as well.
Arnab is no angel, nor is he a journalist. But to stand up to Arnab, don’t become him. Kunal’s conduct was harassment, plain and simple - no qualifications; even if it was emulating to some degree what Arnab and his channel do for a living. Neither is correct.
Because amorphous terms like this are coined for convenience. Terms such “tukde tukde gang”, “anti national”, are all utter nonsense, and defile democratic discourse. What a fall from grace Dr Jaishankar.
It doesn’t matter whether you like or dislike Arnab;and neither should that matter for the law. Lack of due process,abuse of process or manhandling a citizen by the police is not something to be selective about, nor championing the prosecution of offences that are colonial relics
Amritpal has been propped up is an undeniable fact, that there’s a sense of paralysis in policy and strategy to address this dangerous situation is equally undeniable. We must not be complacent. Action must be taken and taken swiftly. This must not fester.
Where someone can be pulled off a plane and arrested for an innocuous comment, surely action can be taken against Amritpal. The capitulation by the Amritsar Police was shameful and allowing this charlatan to become a law into himself is dangerous.The precedent is well established
Deep Sidhu is making an ass of himself. Bhindranwale was a terrorist and nothing changes that fact. Irreparable harm has been caused to the agitation by the Khalistani drivel.
Allegations are not truth. Canada can’t monkey balance where on on side it says we need an investigation and the other it has a conclusion, that’s not how an investigation works.
Mr Grewal, go to my timeline and see how much I speak out, that’ll give you a sense of what happens to us. An equally large challenge for Punjab is an uneducated diaspora, that’s taken half truths and myth and made a generation believe they are facts.
One may disagree with
@ARanganathan72
on many things (and I do), but his track record of upholding freedom of speech is not one of them. A mark of respect from one free speech absolutist to another.
War and conflict is not something to be celebrated. Punishment for an allegation that was never proved is not something to be celebrated. Violating airspace is not something to be celebrated. Escalation is not something to be celebrated.
Press Council of India says it is “distressed” about the “alleged attack” on Arnab Goswami. Also says “violence is not the answer, even against bad journalism”.
Can we please stop justifying violence in West Bengal on the basis of "political culture" etc? That's a ridiculous justification. There are no ifs and buts when it comes to condemning violence nor does ideology matter, this is inviolable.
Renuka Chowdhury’s conduct in our PARLIAMENT was anything but parliamentary, it was undignified and immature at best. Our Prime Minister unfortunately gave her tough competition with his.
The fall from the moral high ground is always a quick one and is accelerated by whataboutery. Comparing parliamentary secretaries in other states or deflecting to Judge Loya’s murder; is attune to demanding not to be penalised for breaking a law cause someone else did it first.
The AAP has conducted itself poorly in this matter. This conspiracy nonsense apart, it is shameful how it’s government, legislators and spokespersons have sought to underwrite violence against the Chief Secretarty. via
@ThePrintIndia
Time to bump this up. Jaishankar is a terrible external affairs minister. If he spent a fraction of his time on our national interests rather than being a glorified troll (inarticulate at that too) and revelling in sigma reels; our neighbourhood would be better off and the Prime
The armed forces don’t report to the opposition let alone a lone MP. I am sometimes amazed at the adulation the minister gets for being a glorified troll, and doing his own job as poorly as he does.
Sir, with due respect, custodial violence is not something to rejoice about. Assaulting anyone detained in a police station is not some act of bravery. It's a crime. Let's not glorify an illegal practice.
Courts have the authority and duty to punish guilty, not Police.
It doesn’t matter whether you like or dislike Arnab;and neither should that matter for the law. Lack of due process,abuse of process or manhandling a citizen by the police is not something to be selective about, nor championing the prosecution of offences that are colonial relics
No fan of Rahul Gandhi’s, but no he doesn’t have to tender an apology for that speech. The courts can handle issues of their declining majesty, through reform rather than through gilded protection.
"I personally don't take
#RahulGandhi
seriously. But because he's a leader and has spoken these words on the Floor of the House, I have to take note. He has to come before the House and tender an unconditional apology to all courts and the EC": Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
(ANI)
Dear
@Olacabs
- I was just rear ended by your vehicle number HR 55 AA 8219, driven by a driver who doesn’t have a valid license (applied for a learner license). The passenger in the Ola was hurt. 1/n
Captain’s persona aside, there’s wide spread discontent in the state with respect to his administration and non fulfilment of electoral promises. A call to action or a routing was on the cards for a while. Only one journalist has consistently called this out -
@manaman_chhina
Political statements by those in uniform are unacceptable and so is violence of this nature, whatever the cause be. This should not be tolerated and strict action must be taken against Ms Kulvinder Kaur. That said, when senior officers in uniform allow their uniforms to be used
After slapping Kangana Ranaut, CISF personnel Kulvinder Kaur said, “I slapped her because she gave a statement against the farmers’ protest.“Isne Byan Diya Tha Na 100-100Rs ke Liye Baith Ti Hai Waha Pe, Meri Maa Baithi Thi”
Maam I have no idea what you are talking about. The lot in Canada can make their Khalistan there, because there’s no semblance of it in Punjab. Amritpal (all my disagreements with him notwithstanding) will take an oath of allegiance to the Indian constitution as an MP, and
Mr. Sherbir, I continuously come across people who correct you by telling you that they are punjabis and not Indians. Not questioning your patriotism. Honestly that’s the ground reality. 8 out of 10 punjabis support the idea of Khalistan. Not surprised to see that Amritpal won.