Congress Takes Star Wars Dig at PM Narendra Modi, Quotes Jedi Master Yoda Warning 'a Nation Under Modi'
Taking politics to an intergalactic level, the Congress, on Saturday, May 4, which is also Star Wars day, tried to use a Star wars pun in their favour and taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, May 4: Taking politics to an intergalactic level, the Congress, on Saturday, May 4, which is also Star Wars day, tried to use a Star wars pun in their favour and taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress quoted Jedi master Yoda's warning to Padawan Anakin Skywalker in 'The Phantom Menace' movie, about the anger being a path to the dark side. Six Surgical Strikes in UPA Era? PM Narendra Modi Says Congress Referring to Video Games; Grand Old Party Hits Back.
Recently, the official Twitter account of Congress shared an image titled 'May the fourth be with you' with a caption, "As a nation under Modi we must always remember, fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering."- Yoda. ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ Will Remain Our Slogan, Says Rahul Gandhi.
Tweet by Congress:
While grand old party used Yoda to take a jibe at 'hate politics' pursued by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), PM Modi made a scathing attack at opposition tweeting the five evils of the 'Mahamilawat' on Saturday.
Tweet by PM Modi:
Meanwhile, many have responded positively to this "Star Wars" jibe by the Congress, some have reminded that May 23rd would be payback to May the fourth wish.
Here's how Twitteratis reacted:
The Congress party hands down is the coolest political party in India!
Meanwhile, the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections are taking place in seven phases from April 11 to May 19. The counting of votes will be held on May 23.
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