Social media users respond with humour and sarcasm, arguing that while such precautions sound good in theory, India’s heat stress requires more concrete government intervention
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to stay hydrated and protect vulnerable groups amid India’s intense heatwave, but social media users responded with sarcasm, arguing that the worsening heat crisis requires stronger government intervention beyond public advisories.
“Different parts of India are witnessing soaring temperatures and the challenges that come with it. This heat is harsh on all of us and I urge you all to take as many precautions as possible,” the prime minister said on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to stay hydrated and protect vulnerable groups amid India’s intense heatwave, but social media users responded with sarcasm, arguing that the worsening heat crisis requires stronger government intervention beyond public advisories.
“Different parts of India are witnessing soaring temperatures and the challenges that come with it. This heat is harsh on all of us and I urge you all to take as many precautions as possible,” the prime minister said on X.
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Some users also argued that the prime minister was wrong to equate himself with ordinary citizens suffering through the heat while living with “AC room, AC house, AC car, AC bathroom.” While some said politicians should spend a day outdoors without fans or air conditioners, others called for air conditioners to be made tax-free and for buses and trains to be fully air-conditioned.