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Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
Here’s a humble request to PM @narendramodi ji. Just like every Diwali you surprise our forces, this time you also need to make a statement by visiting these businesses in Connaught Place affected by the protests. Buy from them and bring back hope in the markets. @PMOIndia
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
You have been given 3 grounds in Delhi to protest, but you want to protest at the heart of Delhi's business centre. Your actions betray your words. In your last protest, you lay a seige of Jantar Mantar for 3 long weeks, the common man faced hardships for their daily commute, business hubs of Delhi lost massive money.
In your last protest, dozens of our bravehearts in Uniform suffered serious injuries, there were instances of violent clashes between our cops and sections of your violent protestors.
Businesses do not suffer because of peaceful protests. They suffer when the govt decides to shut down an entire city, suspend internet services and restrict the movement of its own citizens and turn the city into a war-zone.
Since its inception, the Cockroach Janta Party has maintained that we will always follow Gandhi’s path of peace and non-violence, and we have stood by that commitment. We have organised protests in Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bengaluru and Nagpur, and every single one of them has been peaceful. I was personally assaulted in Jaipur, but even then, I chose not to retaliate because responding to violence with violence goes against everything we believe in. We would rather exercise the rights guaranteed to us by the Constitution, drafted under the leadership of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, than resort to physical force. Our strength comes from our commitment to constitutional values, and no amount of provocation will make us abandon them.
Despite this, there are constant attempts to portray us as anarchists simply because we refuse to remain silent. But demanding answers from the govt is not anarchy, protesting against injustice on the streets is not anarchy, and questioning those who hold public office is certainly not anarchy. These are the most fundamental expressions of democracy. The very party that is in power today spent decades organising protests, taking to the streets and questioning the governments of the day when it was in opposition. Had the same restrictions, intimidation and police crackdowns been used against them, many of those who occupy positions of power today might never have reached where they are. It is deeply hypocritical to celebrate protests as a democratic right when you are in opposition and treat the same act as a threat to public order when you come to power.
We are not asking for privileges or special treatment. We are simply asking to exercise the rights that belong to every citizen of this Republic, irrespective of which party is in power. So let us fulfil our duty as citizens of this country by questioning those we elect, demanding accountability and speaking up whenever we witness injustice.
A govt that has been elected by the people is bound to listen to the people, not silence them. Democracy does not end once the votes have been counted.
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
Dear Patriotic Indians... Remember :
"Forgive your Enemies once, Friends twice, but never Traitors".
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
जर्मन मूल के भारतीय अर्थशास्त्री जीन ड्रेज़ से "Where have you come from?" पूछने वाले पत्रकार प्रकाश ललित से सुनिये 10 अक्टूबर का हाल।
#votechori #cjp #cjpprotest #delhi
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
कोई दादी की मौत से जुड़े मामले में भी ऐसा घटिया झूठ कैसे बोल सकता है?
कल को लेकर इन्होंने कितना सच बोला है ख़ुद समझ लीजिए।
ये एक वीडियो बताने के लिए काफ़ी है इस देश के हर एक नागरिक को कि CJP वाले जो मुद्दा उठा रहे हैं उसे लेकर कितना सच बोल रहे होंगे।
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
This is so sensible way to explain the cockroaches that they are doing and for what and how they have been manipulated.
Sidhant Pandita well done
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
Hahaha !
People of India are amazing. They just see through the hypocrisy. That’s why we are a thriving democracy.
Call out to this amazing woman who says - “shame on you” to @SauravDassss
& this gentleman in Green shirt who says”kachra saaf- swachch bharat”
@abhijeet_dipke started a monologue hoping people in the plane would be outraged…. And this is how people react .
Long live India ❤️
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
It may be surprising to journalists but India is not Delhi.
Nobody cares about this protest outside of that 1km in Delhi.
It is a working Saturday.
People are going to their jobs. Folks are going to the markets to buy their groceries. Children are going to school. Kids are playing on the grounds. Restaurants expect good weekend business. Businesses have opened their shops. Festive preparations are on in full swing.
Delhi has a main-character syndrome.
Journalists think the whole country revolves around what happens in Delhi.
It doesn't.
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
Owaisi chose his country over partisan politics During OP Sindoor
Kamal Haasan chose his country over partisan politics against the attacks of a Foreign Oligarch
Guess what leader of Indian opposition Rahul Gandhi did on both occasions
Mr. Musk, yes, no billionaire should dictate a nation’s policy - Indian or American.
India must welcome competition in satellite internet, from Indian and global providers, whoever offers the most practical and affordable last-mile solution for those in remote regions. In countries with lower per-capita incomes, satellite internet must be affordable too. High subscription fees and equipment costs risk putting it beyond the reach of ordinary households. Connectivity must bridge the digital divide, not create a new one.
India knows our networks and spectrum are strategic infrastructure, not merely commercial assets. India’s national security safeguards are non-negotiable.
Every country makes choices based on its own interests. Those in the West cannot preach free markets while practicing protectionism at home. USA imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect its domestic industry, just as India takes measures to protect its own domestic manufacturers. Both India and the US have restricted Huawei over security concerns. One cannot demand a level playing field from others only when it suits its own agenda.
Indians will internally debate, question and address our strengths and shortcomings as a democratic country.
Take BharatNet, India’s programme to bring broadband to village-level local bodies. We will question why, as the CAG’s 2026 audit report found, the programme is struggling to meet its original objectives. Why were only 33.2% of service-ready Gram Panchayats operational, despite ₹39,888 crore being spent? At the same time, we know to appreciate our telecom sector and regulations, which has made internet data among the world’s most affordable, bringing millions online.
India is a democracy, not a colony. We welcome the world, but we, the Indian people, will decide our own future - not Western vested interests, their double standards or any billionaire - Indian or American.
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
if u guys r detained immediately, then u must rethink ur strategy. don’t blame others for ur failures.
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
Shamelessly laughing at the prospect of trains, metros and public transport being shut down is not political protest, it is a cruel disregard for the lives and livelihoods of ordinary Indians.
Lakhs of people stand to suffer, from daily-wage earners and workers to students and small businesses, all bearing the economic cost of a disruption they did not ask for.
When public hardship becomes a reason to celebrate, what exactly are you fighting for??
People of our nation are not pawns in anyone’s political game. India cannot be held to ransom to serve someone’s agenda.
Abhijeet Dipke and his associates may find this amusing, but for ordinary Indians, the consequences are real.
Mind you, they're are not mocking the government. They are mocking the people of India!!
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
Dear Elon @elonmusk
You hv certainly stirred up plenty of reaction with ur posts. But this needs a response from me, as did ur “Electronic Voting machines can be hacked” post from some time ago.
As someone who knows a little bit abt Telecom as someone who played a decent-ish role in building Indias wireless sector as an Entrepreneur and then as a policy maker , let me share my thoughts.
It is true that Indias Telecom was a sector beset with opaqueness and corruption for several decades - where cronies ruled under the benevolent love and the politics of ur latest fan (name not withheld - @RahulGandhi )
But under PM @narendramodi , 3 principles govern the tech (including Telecom/Internet) sector.
Open, Safe & Trusted and Accountable.
#OSTA
✅ Open - Free from any monopoly-duopoly. Free and fair competition.
✅ #SafeAndTrusted - Infra, Network , Platforms must be safe and trusted.
✅ Accountable - Every participant should be legally accountable for safety and trust.
I was a MP first and then part of PM @narendramodi jis team when this framework was developed. I have more than a little experience of fighting years of political and bureaucratic opaqueness and corruption, which shaped these principles.
so todays India is not that old crony driven India.
I am not in govt anymore and certainly dont speak for it. But it seems to me that Govt has made it clear: all three satcom licensees are at broadly the same stage of ensuring security clearance by verifying its safety and trust first, then spectrum.
Satellite IP services have many security implications. More so in a country like India which has faced years of Terror and insurgency supported by inmical state actors in our neighbourhood. From 26/11 terror attacks to recent ones in Pahalgam, satcom has been preferred comm for Terrorists. Satellite VOIP and encryption creates more challenges security wise. Not insurmountable but new capabilities and capacity hv to be built to ensure Safety and Trust.
I hv used @Starlink and I think its awesome technology - and represents a new era in mobility innovation. No doubt.
But a country has to plan for itself and its interests before every new choice. Thats what India is doing. Patience is unavoidable and in this case is a necessity.
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
When I first met him, out of awe and awkwardness I fiddled with my hair. He slapped my hand away and said 'hero ki tarah Baal mat bana...tu actor hai'!
He didn't flatter you. He didn't tell you what you wanted to hear. He told you what you needed to hear. That was Nana. Straightforward. Rough, honest and had the most beautiful smile.
He always had a strange way of showing affection. He would shout at you first, and then somewhere between the third or fourth insult, you realised you were being hugged. He loved me and I loved him back.
He was a mentor, a teacher, a critic and a friend who beat me and everyone else around him in carrom game after game and relished his victories.
Nana your intensity, laughter , madness and love will always stay with us. I just wish we had time to have more conversations, another argument, another cup of tea and a game of carrom.
You have left a void not only in the world of cinema but in the hearts of all Indians and the world. All I can say is, I will miss you dearly and carry your words in my heart till the end of time....'hero banne ke chakar mein actor mat khona'
May your soul rest in peace Nana and Allah bless you. The Heavens will be blessed to have you... a masterful actor and an unbeatable carrom champion. Love you and miss you dearly!! Too soon my Hero Actor! RIP.
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
Watch this acceleration by Vithya Ramraj to overtake the Chinese athlete in the final leg!
- Helped India win its first Athletics Gold Medal at Asian Games 2026! 🥇
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
दिल्ली के सत्य निकेतन में इमारत गिरने से 6 छात्रों का जीवन समाप्त हो गया। कल जब यह समाचार आया, उस समय हम इंडिया टीवी पर लाइव थे। हम लोग ही कह रहे थे कि, इस तरह से दुर्घटना होती है और कुछ दिन की चर्चा के बाद वही ढाक के तीन पात हो जाता है। अभी इमारत के मालिक के ऊपर मामला दर्ज हो गया है। सरकार कह रही है कि, कड़ी से कड़ी कार्रवाई करेंगे, लेकिन प्रश्न तो यही है कि, कार्रवाई पहले क्यों नहीं हो सकी? एक प्रश्न यह भी है कि, बेतरतीब बनी इमारतों को ठीक करने का क्या तरीका हो? एक महिला को मैंने बोलते सुना कि, एमसीडी ने कुछ समय पहले उस इमारत को जर्जर घोषित करके नोटिस लगा दिया था, उसके बावजूद इमारत में पीजी चलता रहा। चलता रहा तो इसकी जिम्मेदारी किसकी है? इस तरह के ह्रदयविदारक समाचार मन को झकझोर देते हैं, लेकिन कुछ समय बाद सब वैसे ही चलने लगता है। इसे ठीक करने के लिए सरकार पर लोगों को निरंतर दबाव बनाना होगा और स्वयं भी ठीक करने का हिस्सा बनना होगा।
Pankaj Dwivedi retweeted
India’s exemplary GDP growth of 7.8% during Q1 of FY 2026-27 is a herculean feat.
The collective strength of our people ensured India delivered such growth despite oil price shocks and supply chain issues in the midst of global uncertainties.
Doomsayers were doomed and India bloomed…yet again!