PM Modi's 'sudden' address sends netizens into a frenzy; demonetisation jokes take over Twitter

Only the prelude to the announcement was enough to send the netizens into frenzy, with many political jokes surfacing within minutes. Check reactions here:

Speculations were rife as PM Modi announced about his unexpected address

New Delhi: PM Modi took the nation by a surprise as he announced his sudden address to the nation, on Twitter. Netizens on the micro-blogging website went berserk, with many recalling Modi’s sudden address to the nation, during demonetisation announcement. Within no time, speculations went rife and memes flooded the platform. PM Modi wrote in his tweet that he would be making the address at around 11:45 AM - 12.00 noon, with an important message. However, as people waited in suspense for the major announcement, PM Modi turned up not before 12:25. Then, in what is being termed as an ‘anti-climactic’ announcement by many, PM proudly informed the countrymen of a major achievement by India in the international space domain. He announced that India has joined the group of elite space powers by successfully testing and demonstrating its Anti Satellite capabilities. With this feat, India has become the only fourth country to do so. However, only the prelude to the announcement was enough to send the netizens into frenzy, with many political jokes surfacing within minutes.

मेरे प्यारे देशवासियों,

आज सवेरे लगभग 11.45 - 12.00 बजे मैं एक महत्वपूर्ण संदेश लेकर आप के बीच आऊँगा। I would be addressing the nation at around 11:45 AM - 12.00 noon with an important message. Do watch the address on television, radio or social media. — Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2019

Jesus. Going to ATM.

— Ashish K. Mishra (@akm1410) March 27, 2019

Modi ji: "I will be addressing the nation with an important message."

You (dumbass): *waiting for the announcement* Me (1000 times smarter): *already walking towards the nearest ATM* — Akshar (@AksharPathak) March 27, 2019

Another #Demonetisation? Did they catch Masood Azhar or Dawood? Are we taking over Pakistan? OMG I am #anxious now. https://t.co/KyxK5XQDUW

— Gaurish Salunke (@gaurishsalunke) March 27, 2019

I was going to the ATM... Just turned back. Now buying stuff I don't need with any remaining cash I have Cheers 🍻#modi #ModiHaiToMumkinHai #Demonetisation wala feeling #politics pic.twitter.com/pkNQhcS1Ln

— Shahenshah (@Shhahenshah) March 27, 2019

While waiting for the announcement:

Making us wait for a speech that should have started 9 mins ago and putting a whole country in anxiety mode is very telling of the last 5 years tbh

— Sonia Mariam Thomas (@SoKneeOh) March 27, 2019

Keep the nation waiting. What a power trip.

— Priya Ramani (@priyaramani) March 27, 2019

Punctuality is really not a strong suit of Indians, not even the PM.

— Kabir Taneja (@KabirTaneja) March 27, 2019

Many jokes were targeted at Pakistan:

Imagine the quantity of blood pressure medication consumed in Pakistan over the past hour 😄😄 "Arey baba.. Modi is making an important announcement!!"#MissionShakti

— Kiran Kumar S (@KiranKS) March 27, 2019

Mujhe laga pakistan nahi rah 🤣🤣🤣🇮🇳

— Chowkidar Rubi™▄︻̷̿┻̿═━一 (@chaljaihindbol) March 27, 2019