Hardik Patel adds 'Berojgar' to his Twitter handle

March 18, 2019 22:13

New Congress entrant Hardik Patel on Monday prefixed his Twitter handle with the word "Berojgar" (jobless), apparently to mock the BJP's "Main Bhi Chowkidar" campaign on the social media.

The Twitter handle of the Patidar quota spearhead, who joined the Congress in the presence of party president Rahul Gandhi recently, now reads as: "Berojgar Hardik Patel".

'Main Bhi Chowkidar hoon' narrative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to counter Opposition's oft-repeated jibe, "Chowkidar chor hai", aimed at him.

In his rallies and addresses, PM Modi terms himself as a 'chowkidar' or watchman of the country.

Under "Main Bhi..." campaign, BJP leaders, Union ministers, chief ministers are prefixing the word "chowkidar" (watchman) to their Twitter handles.

Rahul Gandhi has been attacking the prime minister with the "Chowkidar Chor Hai" jibe in the context of the Rafale fighter aircraft deal.

The Congress alleges that Modi government has failed to create promised jobs in the country after coming to power in 2014, which has increased unemployment significantly.

Gujarat Congress IT cell vice president Hiren Banker said several Congress workers are adding "Berojgar" to their Twitter handles.

However, he also clarified that the Congress is yet to officially adopt the 'Berojgar' campaign.

-- PTI

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