#ModiInsultsIndia - PM Modi's 'ashamed of being born an Indian' remark evokes massive response on Twitter

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments in China and South Korea about Indians being ashamed of being born in India before BJP-led NDA government came to power last year resulted in #ModiInsultsIndia hashtag as one of Twitter’s top trends.

PM Modi was quoted as saying during an interaction with the Indian community in Shanghai that earlier people were ashamed of being born an Indian but now they felt proud to represent the country.

He said the same thing when he addressed a gathering of Indians in Seoul.

The comments by Modi generated massive response on Twitter with #ModiInsultsIndia garnering thousands of tweets.

There were many who criticised the Prime Minister for “insulting” his own country and some said that they were proud of India, no matter who the PM was.

Following are some of the tweets: 

Hitler's propaganda included how before he took over Germans were embarrassed as a nation. #ModiInsultsIndia — Tehseen Poonawalla (@tehseenp) May 19, 2015

It is not #ModiInsultsIndia ,It is you Congis insult India who out of 125 Cr could not find an Indian to rule India. — IshratKePappa (@Nitishva_) May 19, 2015

Day isnt far when #ModiInsultsIndia will declare loudly from ramparts of red fort that his govt has been able to provide free air for all.! — Radhika Khera (@Radhika_Khera) May 18, 2015

I am proud to say I am an Indian from Bangalore. Bangalore is the first city electrified in Asia. #ModiInsultsIndia — Arun Mysore (@arunmsk) May 19, 2015

It's #IndiaAshamedOfModi. Actually. #ModiInsultsIndia — Gaurav Pandhi (@GauravPandhi) May 19, 2015

The first PM who openly admits that he is ashamed of being an Indian. Proud of Modiji. #ModiInsultsIndia — Scotchy Shashtri (@scotchism) May 19, 2015

i rejected 3 lucrative job offers from ME & europe. coz i never want to leave my motherland india. Always a proud indian #ModiInsultsIndia — Shahnawaz (@shahnawaztweet) May 19, 2015

#ModiInsultsIndia We elect a PM who travels the world at our expense to tell the world how ashamed we are about our parents & ancestors. :( — Mansoor Ali (@iAmMansoor06) May 19, 2015

I think we should trend. #ModiDontComeBack For #ModiInsultsIndia — Neil (@humanbeing2014) May 19, 2015

Selfie, Self Satisfaction & Self Praise have become order of the day. #ModiInsultsIndia — Main Hoon Na (@SwachhPolitics) May 19, 2015

#ModiInsultsIndia Some1 needs to tell him Elections r over & he is PM already for over 1 year Enough with Victory speech Get some work done — Pee Politics :) (@VAvinash) May 18, 2015

I came to US during UPA I, stayed entire UPA II, I was always proud of India, now after #ModiInsultsIndia I feel ashamed to have such a PM — MSR (@MSR_Tweets) May 18, 2015

My apologies to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sahdev & numerous young men who sacrificed lives so tht 1 day a PM can shame them #ModiInsultsIndia — 5 * Farmer (@RURALINDIA) May 18, 2015

How Can You Be Ashamed Of India..The 2nd Largest Growing Economy In The World @narendramodi & It Was Before You Became PM! #ModiInsultsIndia — iAmMusa (@onlyursmusa) May 18, 2015

Prime Minister should maintain the dignity of the post and should not try to play dirty politics everywhere. #ModiInsultsIndia — WithRG (@withRG) May 18, 2015

India is a nation built by blood and sweat of every Indian. This is regrettable that PM gives such statement abroad. #ModiInsultsIndia — WithRG (@withRG) May 18, 2015

Modiji I am a proud Indian irrespective of you are PM or not. #ModiInsultsIndia — Aam Janta (@Passion_India) May 18, 2015

We are not ashamed of being born in India.Bapu, Netaji,Bagha Jatin,Khudiram Bose all died for India! #ModiInsultsIndia — Shwetanshu (@ShwetanshuMishr) May 18, 2015

PM's may come & go - but our proud & illustrious National Identity as Indians will endure for time immemorial. Jai Hind ! #ModiInsultsIndia — Ben (@MibManD) May 19, 2015

But to be sure NAMO should have avoided such kind of speeches while representing a nation! #ModiInsultsIndia — Vinod Kumar K V (@vin2ktalks) May 19, 2015

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