As we inch closer to the Karnataka legislative assembly elections, the social media team of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Karnataka, is winning the Internet by giving witty and tongue-in-cheek replies to Congress and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Here are some of the tweets which caught our attention:
Karnataka Congress recently put out a series of tweets called ‘Yeddyurappa for Dummies’, in an attempt to mock BJP Karnataka President. To that, the BJP Karnataka’s official Twitter handle gave stinging rebuttals.
In the first post in the series, INC Karnataka had accused Yeddyurappa of corruption stating that he was sent to prison for ‘accepting bribes’. In their own words, BJP Karnataka hit the ball out of the park.
Don’t know why @INCKarnataka repeatedly invites our wrath knowing fully well that we tear their arguments to pieces.
They have now again given us a free hit! Sit back and watch how the ball is hit out of the park! https://t.co/6gkRKhPlLR
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) March 13, 2018
BJP Karnataka went on to explain to Congress President Rahul Gandhi the difference between judicial custody and jail upon conviction, with an example.
Mr. @OfficeOfRG, your low IQ followers may not know distinction b/w judicial custody & jail upon conviction. Allow us to educate.@BSYBJP was in judicial custody for investigation. HC quashed all charges & acquitted him. Whereas your grandmom was ‘convicted’ & jailed. Clear now? https://t.co/6gkRKhPlLR
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) March 13, 2018
If that wasn’t enough, they gave another example, something that might help him understand the situation better, considering he was the subject.
Let us be more specific @OfficeOfRG
For ex, if court rejects your bail in NH Scam and you go to judicial custody & later court acquits, it does not make you guilty. Like BSY
But if court convicts you after trial, which is most likely, you are guilty. Again, like your grandmom. https://t.co/6gkRKhPlLR
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) March 13, 2018
The second point raised by Karnataka Congress was accusing Yeddyurappa of being anti-farmer. To that, BJP Karnataka quipped and reminded Congress of the number of farmers who committed suicide during Siddaramaiah regime.
Yes, @BSYBJP hates farmers, which is why he presented 1st agricultural budget, gave interest free loans, started Bhoo Chethana to increase farm productivity; all first of its kind in country!
But CM Siddu loves farmers is why he slept while 3700+ farmers committed suicide. https://t.co/sS9kIuJv2V
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) March 13, 2018
Then they accused Yeddyurappa with financial instability claiming how he mismanaged Karnataka’s finances and Siddaramaiah had to pay off those loans. BJP Karnataka, however, was ready with a comeback. They counter-accused Siddaramaiah of incurring more debt in the five years he has been the chief minister of Karnataka than the all previous chief ministers combined, taking debt per Kannadiga to Rs. 44,769.
Demolishing this is quick work.
Just one stat will show @siddaramaiah‘s financial genius. Hold your breath.
CM has incurred more debts in 5 years than all previous CMs of K’taka put together. As a result, every Kannadiga has a loan of Rs 44,769 on his head!
Case rested! https://t.co/Hb20Cjua9r
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) March 13, 2018
Finally, on the topic of governance, BJP Karnataka hit back with comparing Congress talking against corruption to that of Pakistan talking against terrorism.
You guys still haven’t recovered from PM Modi’s “10% Sarkara” assault. ?
Your hatred for Lokayukta is such that you not only killed the institution, but also allowed a personal attack on him.
Pakistan preaching against terror and Cong preaching against corruption is the same! https://t.co/N4kjG2OIaI
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) March 13, 2018
As the electoral battleground heats up in Karnataka, we look forward to a nail-biting climax.
