'Azadi March' through the eyes of social media
Social media is abuzz with opinions on the ongoing 'Azadi March'
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Pakistan social media space is abuzz with the reactions on the ongoing protest march dubbed ‘Azadi March’ led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
There are mixed reactions but an obvious tilt for now is in favour of the march.
People on grounds of the protest march tweet:
Cars and vans left, right, front, back and as far as the eye can see. Massive march and charged crowd! #AzadiMarchPTI
— M. (@meethacravings) August 14, 2014
Despite disagreements with PTI’s demands, commentators have commended the enthusiasm of PTI’s youths:
Even if u don t agree w/ #AzadiMarchPTI, hard not to admire young #Pakistanis seeking political #change pic.twitter.com/RDHRtDRub2 #PAT #PTI
— Ahmed Quraishi (@AQpk) August 14, 2014
Marchers reported from on the ground about police’s alleged hurdles:
Police blocking the road. We were the last car to move forward. #MallRoad #AzadiMarchPTI pic.twitter.com/Q4p2y6VGri
— M. (@meethacravings) August 14, 2014
Some speculations of a supposed deal with the government also surfaced
Check content of Imran Khan s speeches from now.. It is totally changed, no demand for resignation, no interim setup #MukMuka #AzadiMarchPTI
— Majid Agha (@Majid_Agha) August 14, 2014
Some reaction against the Punjab government
Shahbaz Sharif panicked!! Saying Lahoris rejected PTI march.....Visuals negating his hollow claims!! #AzadiMarchPTI
— Junaid (@Junaid_Junaid1) August 14, 2014
Twitter users also reported a clash with the police allegedly blocking roads leading to Zero point Islamabad.
Clash between PTI supporters and Police at Khanna Pull after being stopped as the rally was heading to ZeroPoint. #AzadiMarchPTI
— Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) August 14, 2014
The reports of shutting down of cable TV also circulated...
TV cable put out in Redzone and across #Islamabad. #AzadiMarchPTI #IslamabadDiaries pic.twitter.com/2mjailINCO
— Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) August 14, 2014
Tweets criticizing Imran Khan also emerged
IK is going to lose all political credibility and all his fans as well , when he comes back empty handed .......#AzadiMarchPTI
— eshal mirza (@EshalMirza) August 14, 2014
Reaction on Javed Hashmi joining back the protest march...
For those who said Javed hashmi had rifts with PTI - wow look its Pasha on the trcuk with IK. #AzadiMarchPTI pic.twitter.com/VVlBOMz5Yz
— Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) August 14, 2014
The political humor also followed...
That one thing every news channel loves reporting :) #PakistanZindabad #TUQ #AzadiMarchPTI pic.twitter.com/o802viKtUz
— Arslan Naseer (@comicsbyarslan) August 14, 2014
And the award for the tweet of the year...RT @AzadiMarch Imran Khan Packed his Luggage by Himself for #AzadiMarchPTI pic.twitter.com/i2cTeIEOXq
— Talat Aslam (@titojourno) August 14, 2014 