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Forget Modi, even Sushma Swaraj's reaction to bitter trolls was inadequate

Sushma's good deed to a Lucknow couple who were faced with an obstinate official - who made untoward remarks - angered the hardcore Hindutva elements who infest Twitter in large numbers

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Sushma Swaraj | Photo: PTI

Sidharth Bhatia | The Wire
On June 30, which was Social Media Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: 
I would particularly like to congratulate my young friends for their innovative usage of social media. Their frank method of conveying opinions is extremely endearing. I urge youngsters to continue expressing and discussing freely. #SocialMediaDay
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2018
No surprises there, given that he rarely misses an occasion to wish people on such occasions. The next day, July 1, he wished chartered accountants because it was International CA Day.

Modi’s congratulated “youngsters” for their “frank method of conveying opinions”

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