For and against: How Tweeple reacted to Sushma’s UNGA address

Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday used her address at the UN General Assembly to accuse Pakistan of terrorism, warning that India will not give up control in the disputed territory of Kashmir.

Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday used her address at the UN General Assembly to accuse Pakistan of terrorism, warning that India will not give up control in Kashmir.

While many described her speech as well-measured and a fitting reply to the neighbouring country, some expressed reservations. Here are some Twitter reactions both for and against her views.

For

An overwhelming number of tweets from India agreed with Swaraj’s views and praised the minister for a brave speech.

Tendulkar's class, Ganguly's aggression,Dravid's determination, Sehwag's shots. I'm not talking abt Cricket,but speech of Sushma ji at #UNGA

— Paresh Rawal (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) September 26, 2016

Sushma ji presented India's viewpoint very well at UNGA. Congratulations to her

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 26, 2016

Sushma Swaraj said those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones at others, & one who whistled is Sir @mustikhan(Baloch Nationalist) https://t.co/AEaKdj5XDp

— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) September 26, 2016

I'm liking Sushma Swaraj. Kindness + Dignity + Strength.

— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) September 26, 2016

@SushmaSwaraj Excellent speech at #UNGA,Mam.Short on rhetoric,focussed on issues & precise targets.Silent performer,Impressive as always????

— Sameer~V© (@Samsible) September 26, 2016

Good speech given by sushma swaraj and what a attack!

— Dipen Varmora (@VarmoraDipen) September 27, 2016

Sushma Swaraj deserves our congratulations on her brilliant Hindi speech at the UN, that exposed Pak's brutal violence against Baluchs#.

— Prof. U.S. Chaudhari (@uschaudhari) September 27, 2016

What a great speech by of foreign minister #sushma swaraj for india against pakistan.

— Abhinav sharma (@Abhinav4984) September 27, 2016

Against

Many also denounced her speech. Many such tweets originated from outside India. Many tweeted using the hashtag #IndiaLivesInDelusion to express their displeasure.

Frankly speaking what was so great about Sushma speech at UN? No one give damn about UN & very few report its proceeding!

— Vikas (@vikas2783) September 27, 2016

The speech of Sushma Swaraj has no international impact so far.#IndiaLivesInDelusion

— Bibi Sana Baloch (@sanaalbaloshi03) September 27, 2016

Sorry that speech was underwhelming. Troll me as much but disappointed as I was hoping a lot from Sushmaji #UNGA

— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) September 26, 2016

People of different professions have negated all what modi and Sushma swaraj addressed. #IndiaLivesInDelusion

— Rafia Baloch ?? (@Rafia_Sanam) September 27, 2016

India is a country living in a fantasy that they can break Pakistan. they should snap out of this delusion #IndiaLivesInDelusion

— alishaali (@AAlisha000) September 27, 2016

#IndiaLivesInDelusion
Instead of highlightng issues of human rights violations, Indians put cover over their atrocities, shame on them

— rimsha (@rimsha934) September 27, 2016

violating UN and int laws by talking about a country's internal un-disputed independent part!such shame!much @Sushma! #IndiaLivesInDelusion pic.twitter.com/RTLLiYP5CR

— Hira Farouq (@hirafarouq) September 27, 2016

@SirJadejaaaa Maleha Lodhi gave solid answer to Sushma Swaraj's speech. Kashmir is not India's property not can be 😉#IndiaLivesInDelusion

— Bilal Waheed ✈️ (@mr_bilall) September 27, 2016