Did #SmritiHitAndRun? Twitter piles up with reactions
Despite Smriti Irani's claims that she had helped the victims of a pile-up at Yamuna Expressway late Saturday night, the daughter of a doctor killed in the accident today contradicted the Union minister's version of the story.
Irani was travelling to participate in National Conference of Women Legislators to New Delhi from Mathura, where she had attended the BJP youth convention.
"Smriti Irani's convoy rammed into our car. She came out. I begged her for help but she left," Dr Ramesh Nagar's daughter Sandili claimed today.
Sandili's brother, Abhishek, also backed that allegation. "My sister literally pleaded with folded hands to Smriti Irani for help, but she did not stop," he said.
The statements by the two survivors of the tragedy contradict Irani's claims made through a series of tweets of helping the victims.
For all enquiring re my accident- I'm fine. Thank you for the concern and wishes.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 5, 2016
There was a pile up of vehicles due to an accident on the expressway. Unfortunately the police vehicle before mine & my car also crashed.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 5, 2016
Tried to help the injured who were lying on the road for quiet sometime and ensured they reach a hospital. Pray for their safety.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 5, 2016
Good Samaritan Manoj Chopra and his wife also helped injured citizens. God bless them for their empathy and kindness.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 5, 2016
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Twitter reactions
Difference between @INCIndia n @BJP4India Difference between "Shehzada' and I'Rani' #SmritiHitandRun pic.twitter.com/tls88WI4dQ
— Vinay Dokania (@vinaydokania) March 7, 2016
#SmritiHitandRun Minister to dying man, "Are you a doctor? Can you check if I'm alright? Then I can tweet about it."
— Tariq Vinayakan (@xntariq) March 7, 2016
Ekta Kapoor serials r usually Hits n Run forever. #SmritiHitandRun
— Rasheed Kappan (@kappansky) March 7, 2016
What else can we expect from person who even lies in Temple of Democracy..First lies..Then drama..#SmritiHitandRun pic.twitter.com/m2wQMa0EJM
— With Congress (@WithCongress) March 7, 2016
It is shameful for a Cabinet Minister to lie about extending help to an accident victim.She has devalued her high office. #SmritiHitandRun
— Partap Singh Bajwa (@Partap_Sbajwa) March 7, 2016
Who has time for small issues? There are big universities to shut.#SmritiHitandRun
— Shirish Kunder (@ShirishKunder) March 7, 2016
"How could I stop to help? I was in the middle of my Amar Chitra Katha." #SmritiHitandRun pic.twitter.com/yt0t5pCeal
— lindsay pereira (@lindsaypereira) March 7, 2016
That girl was shouting "Azadi..Azadi.." that's why smriti ji ignored her. #SmritiHitAndRun
— ravish kumar (@RoflKumar) March 7, 2016
She was bit careless for not ensuring the proper care of the family, But #SmritiHitandRun as a trend? Are u people seriously sick?
— Bhaiyyaji (@bhaiyyajispeaks) March 7, 2016
#SmritiHitAndRun This is total inhuman gesture by irani.I dont think a victim's daughter will lie in this grief situation.Irani must clarify
— WithRG (@withRG) March 7, 2016