‘We the people of India’ trends on Twitter after PM Modi’s speech, netizens say they’re motivated

Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech, people took to Twitter to express their reactions to this words

Updated on: Apr 14, 2020, 11:13:38 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today on April 14 on the coronavirus situation in the country and extended the ongoing lockdown till May 3. During his speech, the prime minister praised people for following the rules of the lockdown and standing together as a community. He mentioned that this unified resolution of people symbolises the true meaning of the words “We, the people of India” – the words with which The Preamble of Indian Constitution begins.

In his speech today Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the ongoing lockdown till May 3. (ANI)

People took to Twitter to express their reactions to these words – so much so that “We the people of India” also started trending on the micro-blogging site. Many have mentioned how the words are giving them the strength to fight the war against coronavirus in a unified way.

Today is also the birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar or BR Ambedkar, who is known as the Father of The Indian Constitution. Mentioning BR Ambedkar in his address, PM Modi said, “Our constitution talks about ‘We the People’. The spirit was displayed during this period.”

Here’s what people tweeted:

One person also took help of an image to express how they felt when the prime minister mentioned the words “We, the people of India”

“In my discussions with the state governments, and various stakeholders, one thing was unanimous: That we should extend the lockdown. So, I announce today that the lockdown will be extended till May 3,” PM Modi said during his speech today. He also asked people to stay alert in a bid to prevent the spread of the virus.

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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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