As the Narendra Modi-led government completes one year in office on May 26 (the day it was sworn in), Twitter is abuzz with reactions, verdicts and judgments on how the government fared in its first year. While the Prime Minister is currently in South Korea on a three-nation tour, he is expected to be back later today. [INTERACTIVE TIMELINE: Hits and misses of the Modi government] [Read: Modi's one-year Facebook record: 12 million fans gained] Meanwhile, let's see what the politicos and other public personalities thought of the incumbent government on Twitter. BJP leaders, as expected, played to the gallery and harped on the Modi government's achievements. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, wrote a lengthy blog post hailing the Prime Minister for his achievements and for the part he played in the landmark parliamentary elections. He posted it on Twitter too. Modiji - A Statesman Extraordinaire (Blog) One year to the turning point in Independent India. pic.twitter.com/tMfgBMeBq0 — ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) May 16, 2015 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, on the anniversary of the BJP victory, congratulated PM Modi on the occasion. An occasion to congratulate PM @narendramodi, @BJP4India & our fellow country men since a Year has passed when India Won on May 16, 2014. — Dr Raman Singh (@drramansingh) May 16, 2015 She may have failed in the Delhi test, but Kiran Bedi's loyalty and appreciation for PM Modi remains unblemished. She spoke of how India is 'moving ahead with a clear plan' when asked by a Twitter user. (Hope revived. Decline checked. India Moving forward with a clear plan. Future for GenX..) @mmdvv: how would u analyze one year of Modi govt — Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) May 16, 2015 Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan was also full of praise for PM Modi and the central government. One year of historic mandate for Modi Government.Modi ji has proved himself to be a statesman. We have already made a difference. Jai Hind. — Dr. Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) May 16, 2015 However, on the other end of the aisle, the verdicts are caustic. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav said the first year of the Modi government has only given weight to 'symbolism' and 'cosmetic changes.' One year of Modi govt went in symbolism & cosmetic changes only,picking all old schemes &giving thm new names.Thats pure cheating wth people — Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) May 18, 2015 The CPI(M), which woke up late to the social media juggernaut, has also hit out against the NDA government. Modi government is moving towards a unitary form of government that is completely violative of the federal structure in our Constitution. — CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) May 17, 2015 It would be a surprise if the Congress, a lifelong rival of the BJP, would say anything good about the Centre. They did not disappoint. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who has opened an account on Twitter after much ado, said he would give zero marks to the BJP government. People asked what marks would you give to Govt-I said,Farmers will give Zero,2-3 Corp Friends of Modi will give 10/10 pic.twitter.com/clhjSlDjqU — INC India (@INCIndia) May 18, 2015 Jayaprakash Narayan, a civil servant-turned-politician of the regional Lok Satta party, said the record of the Centre is mixed. Unlike other politicos, he gives an insightful verdict on the government's first year. Modi's one year does give us pointers. The record is mixed. Three areas are crucial: growth agenda; flagship programs & delivery reform. 2/6 — Jayaprakash Narayan (@JP_LOKSATTA) May 19, 2015 Modi gets A in economic management. Fiscal & monetary policies, infrastructure, energy sectors - record is impressive given the hurdles. 3/6 — Jayaprakash Narayan (@JP_LOKSATTA) May 19, 2015 And here are some non-political reactions. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, chairman and managing director of Biocon, India's largest biotechnology company, tweeted that the Modi government has 'performed admirably despite challenges.' #ModiAtOne If u compare one year performances of previous Govts. Modi govt has performed admirably despite challenging obstacles — Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (@kiranshaw) May 16, 2015
