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Home minister Rajnath Singh used Twitter to defend Kashmiriyat and counter angry demands for retaliation against the Amarnath Yatra terror attack.
Home minister Rajnath Singh used Twitter on Tuesday to counter angry demands for retaliation against the terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Kashmir and to the send out a clear message that not all Kashmiris are terrorists.
Singh, not as prolific on the micro-blogging platform as Prime Minister Narendra Modi or external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, turned the tables on author Shuchi Singh Kalra, who used a cuss word to question the home minister’s defence of Kashmiriyat – the Sufi philosophy that for long defined life in Kashmir.
Hours after the attack that killed seven Amarnath pilgrims and injured several more on Monday, Singh noted in a tweet that the people of Kashmir had strongly condemned the brazen assault by terrorists. “It shows the spirit of Kashmiriyat is very much alive,” he said.
The people of Kashmir have strongly condemned the terror attack on Amarnath yatris. It shows the spirit of Kashmiriyat is very much alive.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017
Kalra responded by asking in a tweet: “Who gives a f*** about the spirit of Kashmiriyat at this moment? It’s not your job to placate. Just drag those cowards out and cull them.”
Screen grab of Shuchi Singh Kalra’s tweet that was subsequently deleted. (HT Photo)
Singh’s response to Kalra was devoid of any anger and to the point – he made it clear that he did care about Kashmiriyat.
“Ms Kalra I certainly do. It is absolutely my job to ensure peace & tranquility in all parts of the country. All Kashmiris are not terrorists,” he said.
Ms Kalra I certainly do. It is absolutely my job to ensure peace & tranquility in all parts of the country. All Kashmiris are not terrorists https://t.co/YdTnjDND9i
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017
After Singh replied to the tweet, Kalra deleted the controversial tweet.
Earlier, Singh described the assault on the pilgrims as a “cowardly act of terror” said it was heartening that the “whole nation stand(s) united against terrorism”.
The attack on Amarnath Yatris is a cowardly act of terror. Heartening to see the whole nation stand united against terrorism. pic.twitter.com/JglOdZWU34
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017
Singh, who has more than 6 million followers on Twitter, earned both praise and reproach for his tweet on Kashmiriyat. Some thanked him for his calm approach while others demanded he take action against the terrorists instead on tweeting a condemnation.
Some also lauded him for engaging even with Twitter users who were being abusive.
Big-hearted & wise of @rajnathsingh to engage constructively with an angry Indian despite cuss word used. His mentor Atalji would be proud https://t.co/de9O3pYLMc
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) July 11, 2017
Singh’s official Twitter handle has about 2,700 tweets - far fewer than the nearly 16,000 tweets from Modi’s official handle or 5,000-odd from Swaraj’s handle.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...h-says-i-do/story-kJLhF7ndZ6mOSTb1KQWurJ.html
With Single Tweet on Amarnath, Kashmiriyat, Rajnath Singh Wins a Million Hearts
New Delhi: As the nation woke up to the news of a horrific terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Kashmir, Home Minister Rajnath Singh swung into action with a review meeting on pilgrims' security. But it was a tweet from the veteran BJP leader that won hearts and minds on social media.
At 12:37 am on Tuesday, Singh tweeted from his handle @RajnathSingh, “The people of Kashmir have strongly condemned the terror attack on Amarnath yatris. It shows the spirit of Kashmiriyat is very much alive.”
In a strongly-worded reply to the Home Minister, author and Twitter user Suchi Singh Kalra tweeted, “Who gives a f*** about the spirit of Kashmiriyat at this moment? It’s not your job to placate. Just drag those cowards out and cull them.” The tweet has since then gone viral.
But Rajnath Singh’s response to the tweet was both measured and firm. “Ms Kalra I certainly do. It is absolutely my job to ensure peace & tranquility in all parts of the country. All Kashmiris are not terrorists,” he said.
Ms Kalra I certainly do. It is absolutely my job to ensure peace & tranquility in all parts of the country. All Kashmiris are not terrorists https://t.co/YdTnjDND9i
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017
The response won him praise from across political lines, including from former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. “Bravo @rajnathsingh ji. You have my respect & admiration. I salute you. Thank you for your statesmanship & leadership today,” he said.
Lawyer-turned-activist Prashant Bhushan, too, praised the Home Minister and said, “Like Sushma Swaraj, Rajnath Singh is emerging as another Statesman in the Modi Cabinet. Most mature & sensible tweet by him.”
Author Rana Ayyub said, “The most sensible political statement on #AmarnathTerrorAttack has been from @rajnathsingh . Though the buck stops at his door too,” adding, “Rajnath Singh is my hero for the day. This is so rare in politics of our time.”
http://www.news18.com/news/india/wi...nath-singh-wins-a-million-hearts-1458411.html
Home minister Rajnath Singh used Twitter on Tuesday to counter angry demands for retaliation against the terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Kashmir and to the send out a clear message that not all Kashmiris are terrorists.
Singh, not as prolific on the micro-blogging platform as Prime Minister Narendra Modi or external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, turned the tables on author Shuchi Singh Kalra, who used a cuss word to question the home minister’s defence of Kashmiriyat – the Sufi philosophy that for long defined life in Kashmir.
Hours after the attack that killed seven Amarnath pilgrims and injured several more on Monday, Singh noted in a tweet that the people of Kashmir had strongly condemned the brazen assault by terrorists. “It shows the spirit of Kashmiriyat is very much alive,” he said.
The people of Kashmir have strongly condemned the terror attack on Amarnath yatris. It shows the spirit of Kashmiriyat is very much alive.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017
Kalra responded by asking in a tweet: “Who gives a f*** about the spirit of Kashmiriyat at this moment? It’s not your job to placate. Just drag those cowards out and cull them.”
Screen grab of Shuchi Singh Kalra’s tweet that was subsequently deleted. (HT Photo)
Singh’s response to Kalra was devoid of any anger and to the point – he made it clear that he did care about Kashmiriyat.
“Ms Kalra I certainly do. It is absolutely my job to ensure peace & tranquility in all parts of the country. All Kashmiris are not terrorists,” he said.
Ms Kalra I certainly do. It is absolutely my job to ensure peace & tranquility in all parts of the country. All Kashmiris are not terrorists https://t.co/YdTnjDND9i
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017
After Singh replied to the tweet, Kalra deleted the controversial tweet.
Earlier, Singh described the assault on the pilgrims as a “cowardly act of terror” said it was heartening that the “whole nation stand(s) united against terrorism”.
The attack on Amarnath Yatris is a cowardly act of terror. Heartening to see the whole nation stand united against terrorism. pic.twitter.com/JglOdZWU34
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017
Singh, who has more than 6 million followers on Twitter, earned both praise and reproach for his tweet on Kashmiriyat. Some thanked him for his calm approach while others demanded he take action against the terrorists instead on tweeting a condemnation.
Some also lauded him for engaging even with Twitter users who were being abusive.
Big-hearted & wise of @rajnathsingh to engage constructively with an angry Indian despite cuss word used. His mentor Atalji would be proud https://t.co/de9O3pYLMc
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) July 11, 2017
Singh’s official Twitter handle has about 2,700 tweets - far fewer than the nearly 16,000 tweets from Modi’s official handle or 5,000-odd from Swaraj’s handle.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...h-says-i-do/story-kJLhF7ndZ6mOSTb1KQWurJ.html
With Single Tweet on Amarnath, Kashmiriyat, Rajnath Singh Wins a Million Hearts
New Delhi: As the nation woke up to the news of a horrific terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Kashmir, Home Minister Rajnath Singh swung into action with a review meeting on pilgrims' security. But it was a tweet from the veteran BJP leader that won hearts and minds on social media.
At 12:37 am on Tuesday, Singh tweeted from his handle @RajnathSingh, “The people of Kashmir have strongly condemned the terror attack on Amarnath yatris. It shows the spirit of Kashmiriyat is very much alive.”
In a strongly-worded reply to the Home Minister, author and Twitter user Suchi Singh Kalra tweeted, “Who gives a f*** about the spirit of Kashmiriyat at this moment? It’s not your job to placate. Just drag those cowards out and cull them.” The tweet has since then gone viral.
But Rajnath Singh’s response to the tweet was both measured and firm. “Ms Kalra I certainly do. It is absolutely my job to ensure peace & tranquility in all parts of the country. All Kashmiris are not terrorists,” he said.
Ms Kalra I certainly do. It is absolutely my job to ensure peace & tranquility in all parts of the country. All Kashmiris are not terrorists https://t.co/YdTnjDND9i
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 11, 2017
The response won him praise from across political lines, including from former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. “Bravo @rajnathsingh ji. You have my respect & admiration. I salute you. Thank you for your statesmanship & leadership today,” he said.
Lawyer-turned-activist Prashant Bhushan, too, praised the Home Minister and said, “Like Sushma Swaraj, Rajnath Singh is emerging as another Statesman in the Modi Cabinet. Most mature & sensible tweet by him.”
Author Rana Ayyub said, “The most sensible political statement on #AmarnathTerrorAttack has been from @rajnathsingh . Though the buck stops at his door too,” adding, “Rajnath Singh is my hero for the day. This is so rare in politics of our time.”
http://www.news18.com/news/india/wi...nath-singh-wins-a-million-hearts-1458411.html
