Journalists shed ‘neutrality’ facade, gloat over TMC’s victory in WB

On Sunday (May 2), a number of ‘neutral journalists’ took to Twitter to specific their internal happiness after the Trinamool Congress’ surpassed the BJP by over 130 seats (per developments).
Despite a tricky combat put up by the BJP management and its cadre of devoted employees, they may bag solely 77 seats within the election. On the opposite hand, TMC surged forward with a tally of 212 seats. Although BJP drastically improved its tally as in comparison with the 2016 Vidhan Sabha elections, it did not seize energy from the ruling Trinamool Congress. The cabal of so-called ‘neutral journalists’, who had been eyeing the chance for a very long time, took to Twitter to mock the BJP and categorical glee over its defeat.
Screengrab of the West Bengal election outcomes as of 5:00 pm on May 2
Journalist Rohini Singh had been shaming the Indian media for overlaying exit polls whereas the nation supposedly struggled to ‘breathe’. She had expressed her disapproval of the information channels for being busy with electoral politics. But, because the election developments turned in favour of the Trinamool Congress on Sunday, the journalist was fast to neglect in regards to the ongoing Coronavirus disaster.
She then channelised her time and power in mocking the BJP and lauding the efforts of Mamata Banerjee. In a tweet, she claimed, “When your chief strategist are Malviya and Vijayvargiya, when your big publicists are Noida anchors, when your CM face is Swapan, when your big weapon is a random Clubhouse chat, you are bound to fail. And fail miserably.”
In one other tweet, the ace journalist inferred, “The Bengal verdict is not just a massive loss for Modi but for Noida channels who were busy campaigning for the party in West Bengal. Some were even giving rides to BJP leaders on motorcycles while others had handed over their mikes. Some anchors should resign now.”
While the nation is struggling to breathe, 2BHK journalist tweeting constantly about election outcomes bcz the get together that refused to offer her cash is trailing. pic.twitter.com/NJJfn6tPbN— Dr. Scar (@YourRishbh) May 2, 2021
Sagarika Ghose, who identifies herself as a ‘journalist, took potshots at the BJP over its loss. Comparing Mamata Banerjee’s victory in West Bengal to enough ‘oxygen supply’, she tweeted, “India’s democracy just got some much-needed oxygen.”
India’s democracy simply received some a lot wanted oxygen. 🙏 #BengalElection2021— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) May 2, 2021
‘Neutral Journalist’ Shabbir Ahmed too expressed his happiness with the caption ‘Didi returns’. He had tweeted a graphic revealed by Times of India, whereby an ‘injured’ Mamata Banerjee was seen kicking a soccer. It was accompanied by her election slogan, ‘Khela hobe.’
DIDI RETURNS 🔥 #Bengal #BengalElection2021 pic.twitter.com/KnYfg1ctiK— Shabbir Ahmed (@Ahmedshabbir20) May 2, 2021
‘Columnist’ Zainab Sikander Siddiqui referred to Trinamool Congress’ election strategist as a ‘genius’ for predicting that the BJP won’t cross the 100-figure-mark within the State of West Bengal. After studying that the TMC has managed to carry onto its energy, she tweeted, “BJP will not cross 100 in West Bengal. Prashant Kishor YOU GENIUS!!”
“BJP will not cross 100 in West Bengal.”@PrashantKishor YOU GENIUS!!#BengalElection2021— Zainab Sikander Siddiqui (@zainabsikander) May 2, 2021
Hindustan Times journalist Rupsa Chakraborty took potshots at PM Modi after the BJP did not ace the Vidhan Sabha polls in West Bengal. “You nailed it”, she wrote whereas sharing an insensitive cartoon by satirist Satish Acharya. The cartoon depicted Rabindranath Tagore rising from Heaven and gifting a razor to PM Modi to shave off his beard.
@satishacharya sir, you nailed it.#BengalElection2021 pic.twitter.com/6V5FenDk5d— Rupsa Chakraborty (@RupsaChak) May 2, 2021
Jobless Journalist turned Youtuber Abhisar Sharma wrote, “It’s great to know that BJP lost elections in West Bengal. Else, you would have transformed Bengal into ‘Shonar Bangla’ just like you transformed UP into Ram Rajya.”
अच्छा हुआ बीजेपी आप बंगाल हार गए @BJP4India . वरना बंगाल को भी वैसा ही “शोनार बांग्ला” बनाने का दबाव बन जाता जैसे आप उत्तर प्रदेश में “रामराज्य” लेकर आये हैं ।— Abhisar Sharma (@abhisar_sharma) May 2, 2021
Unlike different ‘neutral journalists’, who restricted themselves to 1-2 tweets, NDTV founder Prannoy Roy selected to put in writing a protracted paragraph on how the elections saved ‘federalism’ in India. He wrote, “These election results point towards a turning point in Indian history. The inexorable rise of FEDERALISM in India has begun. Once again it is the people who have sent the message ahead of everyone else.”
“First, for the last decade, voters have shown a much higher involvement and turnout for their own State election than for Central elections. And second, this State level involvement has been led by women – voter turnout of women has risen faster and has been higher than men’s turnout for State elections. Third, there is a clear people’s sentiment that a Federal India is the only way to ensure no centralised autocracy (by ANY “national” get together) takes over our nice nation,” he continued.
Prannoy Roy additionally claimed that the election outcome was a mirrored image of India’s variety and heterogeneity. “The strong message of the voters is: We are a wonderfully diverse and heterogenous country — AND across. India we are sisters and brothers forging ahead into the future together,” he concluded.
pic.twitter.com/iR0pVr8D4X— Prannoy Roy (@PrannoyRoyNDTV) May 2, 2021
Alleged ‘journalist’ Swati Chaturvedi applauded Mamata Banerjee for not solely defeating Suvendu Adhikari however preventing towards the Modi-Shah duo. “I have huge admiration for @MamataOfficial because she took on Adhikari at his citadel of Nandigram. Tough fight but, the gritty move sent a huge inspirational message to the TMC cadre after Shah tried to break TMC. Real leaders fight,” she tweeted. Interestingly, Mamata has now been defeated by Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram.
I’ve enormous admiration for @MamataOfficial as a result of she took on Adhikari at his citadel of Nandigram. Tough combat however, the gritty transfer despatched an enormous inspirational message to the TMC cadre after Shah tried to interrupt TMC. Real leaders combat— Swati Chaturvedi (@bainjal) May 2, 2021
After the election outcomes projected a snug TMC victory, Caravan Editor Vinod Ok Jose alleged, “There seems to be a kind of gloominess shrouding over many of the Hindi-English studios today.” To add to his level, well being journalist Vidya Krishnan held the media answerable for Coronavirus deaths. “Not enough gloominess compared to what their lies have inflicted on Indians. They will all face what’s coming for them,” she stated.
Not sufficient gloominess in comparison with what their lies have inflicted on Indians. They will all face what’s coming for them ✊🏾— Vidya (@VidyaKrishnan) May 2, 2021
While the ‘neutral journalists’ had been gloating over TMC victory, issues at the moment are being raised in regards to the destiny of hundreds of BJP employees who now stand susceptible to violence by TMC supporters and Islamists.