Making way with words isn’t always easy. However, our leaders often do this; When a subtle statement relays messages better than imagined or different than expected. Statements like Bollywood are one way to do this.
Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commented on Indo-US relations in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine and the country’s relations with Russia, saying, ‘A friend can be weak, but a friend cannot be weak’.
His statement was interpreted as a defense of India, as the West has recently objected to the country’s purchases of oil and weapons from Russia. He said India “cannot change its location” and added that its geographical location “has to be understood”. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has also defended India from similar harsh, deliberate reactions. Other ministers have also given different reactions with their statements. Take a look at some from the past:
Jaishankar: ‘Even India worried about human rights in US’
S Jaishankar’s strong rebuttal to the US on his criticism of “human rights abuses” in India at a joint news conference after the 2+2 talks recently took off. A day after defending India’s Russian oil imports with a brutal backlash, Jaishankar on April 14 defended the country in his fiercest manner as he responded to criticism of human rights abuses and asked New Delhi to also There is concern about human rights in America.
“We also share our views on the human rights situation of others, including those in the United States. So, when we raise human rights issues in this country, especially when they pertain to our community. And in fact, yesterday we had a case, in fact we stand on that,” Jaishankar said.
And when the United States told India that it was not in its interest to buy Russian energy, S Jaishankar immediately reminded American media persons in Washington that the US should make similar suggestions to its allies in Western Europe that Russia are more dependent on India.
“If you’re looking at energy purchases from Russia, I suggest your focus should be on Europe. We buy some of the energy we need for our energy security. But I doubt, looking at the data, our purchases for the month Europe will have less than noon,” Jaishankar had said.
Sitharaman’s quip on India-US relations
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday spoke of Washington-New Delhi ties in the context of India’s geography, emphasizing that “a friend cannot be weak.” “You can choose your friend, but not your neighbour,” the finance minister said. He said, “India does not have the option of transfer” and the country should take a “calibrated stance”. His remarks came amid questions about India’s purchase of arms and oil from Russia, which has been sanctioned by the international community for its role in the Ukraine conflict.
“It is recognized that there is a friend, but the geographical location of that friend has to be understood. And a friend cannot be undermined for any reason. The geographical appreciation of where we are situated…despite COVID, western Despite the constant pressure on the border, the northern border is under tension and sometimes the equipment provided to meet terrorist issues in Afghanistan is diverted to target us, there can be no alternative to these incidents The Finance Minister said.
‘Not bad to earn money, but don’t waste it’: UP Jal Shakti Minister
UP’s Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, who reached Jhansi on Saturday to know the ground reality of departmental schemes, got furious at the officials. When he found the work satisfactory during the inspection of the canal, he reprimanded the engineer of the irrigation department. The minister told the officials that ‘making money is not a bad thing, but burping all the money is a bad thing’.
Sunny Deol’s Tariq Pe Tariq, a 2.5-kg elephant
In 2020, BJP’s Gurdaspur MP Sunny Deol delivered his famous ‘Tariq Pe Tariq’ dialogue in Hisar. The Bollywood actor also used his ‘2.5 kilo ke haath’ dialogue during an election campaign in Haryana. Sunny was speaking in support of Captain Abhimanyu.
Azam Khan’s benign ‘crime’
SP leader Azam Khan, who came to seek bail in 2019, gave many lines worthy of Bollywood. “I am a criminal. The government has registered many cases. I have come to seek bail,” he had declared. Detailing his efforts in the field of education, and medical education, Khan said, “Majdoor ko bee rupe Main padta hu, yeh mera guna hai” (I teach laborers for 20 rupees, this is my crime.)
Shatrughan Sinha ‘silent’ with Asansol win
Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha has won a landslide victory in the recent by-elections to the Asansol parliamentary constituency. He repeated the famous Bollywood dialogue ‘Khamosh’ after his victory.
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After the massive victory, Sinha said, “Earlier, there used to be ‘khela hobe’ with EVMs in some places, but free and fair elections were held here without any fear. The credit for this victory goes to TMC, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Asansol. Goes to the public. I have never seen so much support and love.”
Lalu Yadav’s ‘Buffalo Jibe’
In an old video from an election rally, RJD leader Lalu Yadav said, “Woh Suna” could not beat the Yadavs to a buffalo, and this Narendra Modi would beat? (Even a bull can’t defeat Yadavs, expects Narendra Modi to do so?’. Looks like the clip was shot before the 2014 elections but News18 Could not confirm the exact date of the speech.
The Pursuit of Happiness by Nitin Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari made news in 2021 when he said in a viral video that no politician is ever happy, and that even if he becomes the chief minister, he is always worried about how long his victory will last. .
“MLAs were not happy because they could not become ministers, ministers were unhappy because they did not get good portfolios, those with good portfolios were sad because they could not become chief ministers and chief ministers are worried because he/she doesn’t know how long they Will continue,’ he had said.
‘Don’t be afraid of slaps’: Maharashtra CM’s jibe
In 2021, a veiled attack on the BJP, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that intimidating language would not be tolerated and those who spoke it would be given a befitting reply. He made the statement in the wake of BJP MLA Prasad Lad’s alleged remarks that if necessary, Shiv Sena Bhavan, the headquarters of the Thackeray-led party in central Mumbai, would be demolished. However, he later withdrew the remarks and expressed regret that they were presented out of context by the media.
Speaking at the inauguration of the BDD Chawl redevelopment project here, Thackeray had referred to his three-party Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government as a triple seat government (with the NCP and Congress being other constituents).
Recalling a dialogue from Hindi blockbuster Dabangg – Thappad se dar nahi lagta (Thappad se dar nahi lagta), the Chief Minister said, “No one should speak the language of slapping us because we will give back such a tough slap that the other person will not.” shall be able to get back on his feet.”
Rajnath Singh’s ‘sporting’ reaction to Akhilesh’s jibe
During the full swing of the UP elections, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav had said, “Baba Mukhyamantri cricket khel sakte karne kya, bowling karna karte kya” (Can a sadhu CM play cricket? Can he bat? Can he Can ball?), in a dig at Yogi Adityanath.
While Adityanath himself did not respond, Defense Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh replied on his behalf, “Yogi ji ki in-swinger aur out-swinger ki ki koi tikka nahi peyega” (No one can play in the form of an in-swinger). Can’t stand a chance against and Yogi ji’s out-swingers).
‘Bantacruz’ jibe by Hardeep Singh Puri
In 2021, commenting on the construction of Navi Mumbai airport, Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri took to Twitter and shared a screenshot of a tweet by actress Suchitra Krishnamurthy. In 2019, it proposed that the airport be named after the famous ‘Santa-Banta’ joke.
Banta wrote a letter to the Aviation Minister: Sir, it is my humble request that the new airport in Navi Mumbai be named ‘Bantacruz’ as my brother already has an airport named after him. Santa Cruz,” she said in a tweet.
Despite the fact that it was an old tweet, it piqued Puri’s interest. He captioned the screenshot, “Ministry of Civil Aviation has received several requests for naming and renaming of existing and under construction airports. To lighten the mood, I would like to inform my friend Banta that we have to get their formal proposal right now. Haven’t received it!”
Smriti Irani’s impeccable meme reaction
Union Minister Smriti Irani had pleased social media users with her response in 2019. Irani took to Instagram to share a meme of an Indian Air Force pilot’s famous reaction to the Pakistani Army when he was captured. When asked to give details about his operation, he said, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have told you that,” and the statement quickly went viral.
Irani gave it a comical twist in the form of a meme and it is creating quite a stir on the internet.
The Wing Commander can be seen giving a chit to Pakistan in the brutal meme, which has his famous line written on it. Irani’s Instagram followers got in stitches after sharing the meme.
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