The incorrect allegation by a spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha that India gained independence on a “99-year lease” has sparked a meme storm and jokes on Twitter.
A spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, reportedly claimed that India’s independence was granted on a “99-year lease.” Ruchi Pathak, speaking at a special election programme in Jhansi for the Uttar Pradesh election, said that India is not fully independent, and that the former British Empire granted India independence on a “99-year lease.” Her claims sparked a flurry of social media jokes and memes. Take a look at them below.
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— The Lallantop (@TheLallantop) October 25, 2021
After 99 year lease expires, do we all become citizens of England? 🤔🤔Whatsapp University?
— Rukshmanii kumari (@KumariRukshmani) October 27, 2021
India’s freedom is on lease of 99 years and the performance of modi government is making it sure that Britishers come back before the completion of 99 years.😭
— Godzilla (@BabaGodzillaJi) October 27, 2021
India’s independence was on lease !! pic.twitter.com/0qea94aHMH
— ✬𝙹𝚊𝚣𝚣𝚒𝚎✬ (@goloobhai) October 27, 2021
Lease agreement thik se padiye Modiji..😂 https://t.co/VJGIhwGTw5
— India Against Fascism (@FascismIndia) October 28, 2021
Crown Season 4. pic.twitter.com/dAXfQ5eXvc
— Nimo Tai 2.0 (@Cryptic_Miind) October 27, 2021
