The prime minister of the world’s largest democracy is active on twitter — but selectively.
Trump hikes tariffs? Silence. H1B visa fees spike? Silence. Unemployment surges? Crickets. Ladakh violence, education scams, paper leaks? Not a single tweet.
But a cricket match between india and Pakistan? Immediate tweets, endless fanfare, hashtags, and viral cheerleading.
This isn’t just selective commentary — it’s a symbol of misaligned priorities, where sport is valued over citizens’ suffering, optics over accountability, and social media presence over national leadership.
1. Citizens Suffer, twitter Cheers
When ordinary indians face unemployment, scams, and violence, the government stays silent. Yet cricket, a sport, becomes a national priority for the PM’s social media presence.
2. 0 Tweets for Economic Pain
Trump tariffs, E20 scams, H1B visa hikes — issues that directly impact citizens’ livelihoods — received no attention, highlighting a blind spot for real economic challenges.
3. National Security Ignored, sports Amplified
Violence in Ladakh? Paper leaks? These threaten national security and governance. But cricket matches? They get immediate official endorsement and coverage.
4. A Disconnect Between Leadership and Reality
This selective focus reflects a deep disconnect between leadership and citizens’ daily struggles, prioritizing spectacle over substance.
5. Tweets as Political Optics, Not Governance
social media becomes a tool for visibility, not accountability. Governance is replaced by trending hashtags, while pressing crises remain unaddressed.
6. Education and Scams Left in the Shadows
From paper leaks to the E20 scam, critical systemic failures that hurt millions receive zero attention, revealing neglect for long-term societal welfare.
7. Cricket Over Citizens: The Symbolism
Prioritizing cricket over unemployment, visas, and violence sends a stark message: public sentiment and suffering are secondary to optics and nationalistic entertainment.
8. Leadership Measured in Visibility, Not Action
This pattern exposes a disturbing trend: leadership is now measured by social media activity, not problem-solving, accountability, or citizen welfare.
👉 A nation expects a PM to prioritize lives, security, and economy — not cricket scores.
👉 When tweets replace governance, citizens are left to suffer while optics dominate.
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