Sonia Gandhi STOPS Her Farewell Speech As Congress Burnt Crackers In Already Dying Delhi

So, the impending has finally come to pass. Rahul Gandhi, of House Gandhi, first of his name, scion of the first family of politics, and master to Pidi has finally ascended the proverbial throne, i.e the presidency of Indian National Congress. I believe congratulations are in order.

Now there are several ways you can express euphoria over this phenomenal event, where Sonia Gandhi’s 19-year legacy has been passed on to her son, Rahul. Tweets, congratulatory messages, chanting slogans seem like acceptable mediums. But his party workers had a different idea altogether.

In the very city that was prohibited by the Supreme Court from bursting crackers during Diwali, Congress supporters have decided to celebrate the joyous occasion by doing exactly that.

Celebration outside AICC in Delhi as Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress President. pic.twitter.com/OqvLFxjMUo

— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2017

Twitter was quick to condemn this explosive act, and everyone had the same thing to say.

1. Stupidosaurus much?

https://twitter.com/mediacrooks/status/941907291812478976

2. Hypocrite!

https://twitter.com/AsYouNotWish/status/941918652021882881

3. Like, you could do so much better!

Celebration and firecrackers should be de-linked. Firecrackers cause air pollution, bring about sadness. Celebrate with music and dance, not firecrackers.
Requesting Congress workers who need to show loyalty to new party president to avoid increasing air pollution with crackers.

— Shivam Vij (@DilliDurAst) December 16, 2017

4. Bas karo na yaar!

Really wish they would stop bursting crackers. We have enough smog already, thank you https://t.co/fx7Rgho3rn

— Padmaja joshi (@PadmajaJoshi) December 16, 2017

5. Okay, that is THE worst stage moment you can have.

OK, his mom is speaking. But, too many crackers stopping her speech. (Btw, these crackers don't pollute?) 😁 https://t.co/MjS0MvDeAT

— Sniper (@avarakai) December 16, 2017

Jokes and reprimands apart, the worst thing to come out of this cracker bursting was when Sonia Gandhi’s final speech as Congress President was disrupted by the loud, incessant noise from the crackers. She was visibly frustrated by this.

“Can’t speak”: Fireworks force #SoniaGandhi to pause farewell speech https://t.co/wHreaRTrwV

Track LIVE updates: https://t.co/q7gMZJBHyPpic.twitter.com/jSRmPWTM4I

— NDTV (@ndtv) December 16, 2017

“I can’t speak. I can’t. Can they stop it? I have to shout. And If I shout, my voice goes.”

Rahul Gandhi had to then come up to her and assure her that the crackers would stop in five minutes.

The cracker ban notwithstanding, Delhi is in the midst of a severe smog problem. Bursting crackers for any kind of celebration will only add to the pollution, making it worse.

And isn’t it disrespectful for the party workers to disrupt the speech of their supremo in such a manner? A little consideration for this scenario would just be basic tact that the political party could’ve shown.

Or, guys, just send a congratulatory text instead? Digital India FTW?