Online Global Conversations analysis for the news as it evolves. the meta-data of these posts is checked and summarised here
As of 1 April
As of 22 March
• Arrest of Arvind Kejriwal by the ED: Many tweets discuss the recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), citing it as an example of the Modi government's alleged attempts to destabilize the opposition and suppress dissenting voices.
• Allegations of political vendetta: Several posts accuse the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the ED to harass and silence opponents, particularly those who have defected from the party or are part of the opposition alliance.
• Concerns over the electoral process: Tweets express concern about the ongoing arrests and raids, which they believe could undermine the democratic process and the principles of free and fair elections. Some users question the timing of these actions, given that the Lok Sabha elections are just weeks away.
• Criticism of the Modi government: Posts criticize the current government for its handling of various issues, including the economy, corruption, and human rights violations. Some users claim that the government is in "panic mode" due to the upcoming elections and is resorting to desperate measures to maintain power.
• Support for Arvind Kejriwal and other opposition leaders: Several tweets show support for Arvind Kejriwal and other opposition leaders who have been targeted by the government, describing them as "voice of the people" and urging others to stand with them against the "tyranny" of the ruling party.
Dhruv Rathee leads the pack in most conversations- with an average engagement per post touching 2lac (likes, retweets, comments )
Demographics skewed towards male authors in 25-34 age band, being mostly interested in government topics. Strangely- dictatorship is a term used by people who like to read family and Parenting topics online.
