Human resource development minister Smriti Irani and Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi were in a Twitter war Monday morning.
The spat came a few days after the Congress leader was threatened on Twitter with rape and murder “like Nirbhaya”.
“Ms @ShefVaidya a perceived threat to @smritiirani ‘s life gets Z sec, here I am struggling to get rape/death threat investigated. cut the crap,” Chaturvedi said in response to a tweet.
Irani responded by saying, “I don’t have Z security Madam.”
There have been reports quoting home ministry officials that Irani’s security was being upgraded to the highest, Z category, with armed commandos to guard her in view of increased threat to her life.
{{/usCountry}}There have been reports quoting home ministry officials that Irani’s security was being upgraded to the highest, Z category, with armed commandos to guard her in view of increased threat to her life.
{{/usCountry}}Chaturvedi, too, cited media reports and asked Irani “I presume no security at all then.” The minister, who is fairly active on Twitter and has had a few run-ins, shot back, “Why are you so interested in my security? Planning anything?”
“Not worth my time, so don’t worry on that front @smritiirani , you must concentrate on creating another campus ruckus,” Chaturvedi said.
“Dats more Rahulji’s forte. Oh wait, losing Assam is. My bad. Have a good day,” Irani replied.
Chaturvedi retorted with another sarcastic remark. “Repeatedly losing and yet becoming a minister in thecabinet is your forte. You have a glorious day too @smritiirani,” she posted.
The exchange comes a day after Chaturvedi criticised Irani for “overzealously” trying to implement the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh’s agenda of saffronisation and causing damaged to institutions of education.