Modi's Late Response: A Rhythm of Inaction Shashi Tharoor's use of Munir Niazi's Urdu couplet to criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the NEET paper leak is more than just a clever turn of phrase – it's a stark reminder that, once again, the government has been caught flat footed in its handling of a major crisis.
The poetic swipe has sparked widespread commentary on social media, with many hailing Tharoor for his creative approach to criticism.
The couplet itself, "Hamesha der kar deta hoon main har kaam karne mein," translates to "I always keep delaying my work. " In the context of Modi's response, it takes on a more damning tone.