Twitterati hails industrialist Bajaj for questioning Shah

NEW DELHI: Twitterati heap praises on industrialist and Bajaj Group chairperson Rahul Bajaj for questioning Union Home Minister Amit Shah over fear of criticizing government statement.

Mr. Bajaj on Saturday, while speaking at an Economic Times award function in Mumbai directed his question towards the Central ministers saying that there is an atmosphere of fear in the country and people are afraid to criticise the government.

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The video of event went viral and netizens cheering the businessman for his direct approach. Soon #RahulBajaj trended on Twitter throughout the day.

Here’s the Twitterati say:

A rare Indian industrialist finds his voice, speaks out with courage. The doughty #RahulBajaj tells @AmitShah at @EconomicTimes awards: you have created a climate of fear, people are scared of voicing any criticism of the government. Shd've also said: No growth if so much fear
— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) December 1, 2019

I'd advise everyone to watch this Video for Sure & RT!

After a Long time I'm seeing a Man despite being an industrialist creating eye contact with @AmitShah & Questioned him on #TerroristPragyaThakur & Dignity of PM Modi.

Huge Respect & Salute for Sh.#RahulBajaj pic.twitter.com/covXQ0DtNi
— 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐢 | सौरभ राय 🇮🇳 (@SaurabhRaii_) November 30, 2019

'People had the freedom to criticize the UPA government but the current regime has created an environment of fear and uncertainty.' – #RahulBajaj speaking truth to power. pic.twitter.com/xJhckhCR6T
— Saral Patel (@SaralPatel) November 30, 2019

Kudos!! Courage is to do this fully aware of the possible consequences! Unfortunately was the same under #chidambaram and UPA (look up Nagarjuna Finance Nimesh Kampani) Hidden with more sophistication! #HamaraBajaj https://t.co/lLOT3rOnq6
— Sucheta Dalal (@suchetadalal) December 1, 2019

#RahulBajaj s noble trolling of BJP govt in front of Amit Shah.

He s the one with 56" chest to be able to dare ask such heavy questions n critique the Anti Criticism,Intolerant BJP govt.#HamaraBajaj shud b a great inspiration for other corporates to speak up against the govt. pic.twitter.com/jr8E96ZLmq
— Vinay Kumar Dokania (@VinayDokania) December 1, 2019

Simply brave of Rahul Bajaj to openly criticize Amit Shah on various fronts.

From "Godse" to "creating an environment of fear" everything was put forward valiantly.

Salute! #HamaraBajaj pic.twitter.com/tjdtqlij3L
— Nihal Kirnalli (@NihalKirnalli) December 1, 2019

Bajaj at The Economic Times’ ET Awards 2019 event in Mumbai, also talked about Bhopal MP Pragya Thakur’s remarks on Nathuram Godse, cases of mob lynchings, and lack of convictions.