Rishi Kapoor wears his heart on his sleeves. With his tongue-in-cheek humour and tales of losing his temper, the yesteryear star never shies away from expressing his thoughts on social media.
Recently, in one of his tweet-ventures, the veteran actor suggested that the government should open up licensed liquor shops amid the 21-day lockdown, reports News18. He was of the opinion that people should have access to liquor for a brief period in the evenings.
Have a look at his tweet:
Think. Government should for sometime in the evening open all licensed liquor stores. Don’t get me wrong. Man will be at home only what with all this depression, uncertainty around. Cops,doctors,civilians etc… need some release. Black mein to sell ho hi raha hai. ( cont. 2)
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) March 28, 2020
According to Hindustan Times, the Mulk actor felt that cops, doctors and the general public would need alcohol to take the edge off during these troubled times. He also mentioned that state governments could use the extra cash from the excise duties collected.
State governments desperately need the money from the excise. Frustration should not add up with depression. As it is pee to rahe hain legalize kar do no hypocrisy. My thoughts.
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) March 28, 2020
Many people shared their hilarious thoughts on his ‘Need for daru tweet’:
Sirji you should distribute your stock as a donation. Imagine if 100 people like you who have 100s of bottles contribute to nations cause, it’ll create so many happy faces. Just keep 21 days stock with you. 🍺😂
— GAURAV RANADE GRANADE 💣 (@GUARSEED) March 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/pallavict/status/1243865854187466753?s=20
Sir 🙏 ap election lado vote dalne Mumbai main aounga
— shivam chauhan (@shivam88chauhan) March 28, 2020
Aap ke is jazbe ko salaam! pic.twitter.com/QttVDqqkej
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) March 28, 2020
I fully agree with you Sir pic.twitter.com/pqIAuLv1hX
— Murali Jai Hind🇮🇳 (@Muralik79739498) March 28, 2020
If someone knows how to remove alcohol from sanitisers… Please share the info 😜
— Rakesh Jamwal (@rakeshrjamwal) March 28, 2020
Parle-G will donate 3 crore biscuits during lockdown….
Kingfisher, Budweiser, Black Dog, Teachers, 100 Pipers sun rahe ho haramkhoro?— Sachin Khunger (@SachinKhunger) March 28, 2020
Others also felt that his tweet might have been inappropriate as many people don’t even have access to basic amenities during the lockdown:
https://twitter.com/icedtea28/status/1243821410943791110?s=20
https://twitter.com/thesaffronqueen/status/1243829981647704064?s=20
Think beyond it Rishi Ji. People don’t have and are not getting even basic food to survive. Watch the TV to know the ground reality and to come out of your cucoon. What an immature suggestion. Absurd.
— Adv. V. k. Sachdeva. (@Lawteaser) March 28, 2020
Some silly people will drink over limit n create issues at dere houses n societies .so please u r rong dis time according to me.let dem njoyy with dere family.
— Amit G (@Gemamit05) March 28, 2020
Alcohol may temporarily relieve few symptoms of depression, it will worsen depression in the long term. In my view, during this tough time, people should focus on their inner self to boost their mood by doing yoga or meditation #21daylockdown #Covid19India
— Vinit Poddar (@vinitpoddar17) March 28, 2020
Maharaj, use this opportunity to get
de -addicted .
You have been our childhood hero .
We expect motivation messages and not the messages of entitlement at this moment of crisis— Manoj Mishra (@ManojM66) March 28, 2020
Daru or No Daru, we just hope coronavirus is contained soon and everybody is safe. What are your thoughts on Chintu ji’s tweet? Let us know in the comments below.