Indian politics and development are always hot topics. In recent years, whenever a discussion has focused on how India hasn’t developed much under the BJP’s rule, the most common answers from both the party and its supporters have been the likes of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and others. It’s about what Congress did. While they were in power? Now, users seem to be jumping on the AI wagon to continue this discussion.
With the help of AI, an X user created an image that shows President Nehru taking responsibility for the alleged failures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers. This is being done cynically and not to actually shift the blame from the current government to India’s first post-independence government. Recently, there was a lot of discussion about how Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman imposed a high GST on caramelized popcorn because it has added sugar. An account with username @The_Nehru posted, “Today I ordered Nirmala to impose GST on popcorn. Don’t worry, Narendra, I’ll cover it.”
Today, I ordered Nirmala to impose GST on popcorn. Don’t worry, Narendra, I’ve got you covered
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— Jawaharlal Nehru (Satire) (@The_Nehru) December 21, 2024
In another example, a post from a user reads, “Yesterday, I personally called Jaishankar and reprimanded him for not being able to secure an invitation to President Trump’s inauguration because Narendra had been crying all day.” He apologized and agreed to come to the United States to arrange an invitation.” May Narendra rest in peace! ”
Yesterday, I personally called Jaishankar and scolded him for not securing an invitation to President Trump’s inauguration because Narendra had been crying all day. He apologized and agreed to visit the US to arrange an invitation for Mr. Narendra. I wish you good luck!
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— Jawaharlal Nehru (Satire) (@The_Nehru) December 24, 2024
Who is @The_Nehru?
The account “Jawaharlal Nehru (Satire)”, which goes by the handle @The_Nehru, is gaining attention on social media for its light-hearted satire. The tagline for this account is: Don’t let the current prime minister do his job. ”
The account, run by a man in his 20s and a former Bharatiya Janata Party supporter who wishes to remain anonymous, combines satire, history, current events and AI-generated content into an appealing blend. Initially launched in 2021 as “Gems of Modi”, it primarily shared memes and reposts, with minimal engagement.
The turning point came during the winter legislative session, when administrators rebranded the account on December 16 and shifted its focus to a parody of President Nehru. Within just eight days, its follower count soared from 1,600 to 10,000, and eventually to 17,800 by December 31st. Today, the account’s posts frequently receive thousands of likes and hundreds of shares.
For its creators, this page is a “moral compass” for politicians and a source of “laughter” for the general public. The account owner told ThePrint: “It’s not right to keep blaming the past when we can focus on improving the present. Politicians need to stop playing the blame game and take responsibility. Otherwise, the As a result, we will be heading towards destruction.”
