Lockdown 4: People gear up to face the extension with rib-tickling memes

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Lockdown 4.0, people took to Twitter to share their reactions.

Updated on: May 12, 2020, 21:15:27 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation on the Covid-19 situation in the country, announced Lockdown 4. He added that this lockdown will be entirely different from the previous three and will have new rules which will be announced before May 18.

With announcement of Lockdown 4 people started sharing hilarious tweets. (Twitter/@iKaurRimi)

Since the mention of the lockdown extension, people have taken to the micro-blogging site to share their reactions to the announcement. And, some are doing so through memes and hilarious tweets. We’ve selected some of the best tweets you can share with your friends and have a good laugh.

During his speech, the prime minister used the word Atam-Nirbhar (self-reliant) several times and tweeple couldn’t help but share funny tweets on the same. Here’s one such post:

How is the entire nation feeling right now? This Twitter user gives a clue:

What is the different between lockdown 3.0 and lockdown 4.0? Here’s a filmy edition:

What new rules will lockdown 4.0 bring? This Twitter user tries to guess:

When you had placed a bet that lockdown will be extended and you win:

Earlier today, PM Modi took to Twitter to announce his address 8 pm. Since then, anticipation about the lockdown extension was high. In fact, the hashtag #Lockdown4 started trending on Twitter since morning. The hashtag is trending once again has more and more reactions pour in.

Do any of these tweets describe your reaction?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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