Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along, who has been trending on social media for his “small eyes” comment that humorously denounced racism, has now come up with a witty look at the country’s population growth.
On the occasion of World Population Day, the minister called for informed choices in family planning and also proposed a “solution”.
“On the occasion of World Population Day, let’s be sensible about population growth and make informed choices about having children. Or stay single like me and together we can contribute to a sustainable future. Join the singles movement today,” the minister tweeted.
In the case that #World Population Daylet’s be sensible about population growth and make informed choices about having children.
Or #Stay single like me and together we can contribute to a sustainable future.
Join the singles movement today. pic.twitter.com/geAKZ64bSr
— Temjen Imna Lang (@AlongImna) July 11, 2022
Mr Inma’s witty message was applauded by several people on Twitter. “You have a unique sense of humor. I really like that you mix elements of humor with serious topics,” one user wrote.
You have a unique sense of humor. I really like that you combine elements of humor with serious subjects
– Shivashi Bose ???????? (@shivashisjibasu) July 11, 2022
Some said that Mr. Inma is the most eligible bachelor after Salman Khan.
Sir, the way your popularity is rising among the masses, I don’t think you can stay single for long… Most eligible bachelor after Salman Khan????
— Shiva (@Shamshera11) July 11, 2022
Mr Inma’s comment about the “benefits of having small eyes” had spread a smile and called for informal racism that people from the North East still face. The minister said he joked that there are benefits to having small eyes.
“There is less dirt in my eyes. Also, I can sleep easily when I’m on stage and there’s a long program going on,” Mr Inma had said.
The video of his speech was later shared by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Twitter. “My brother is in full shape,” the caption read.
#Northeast Region को इसके माध्यम से पहुंचाने के लिए @shubhankrmishra ️
† † https://t.co/L1gT19CzvE
— Temjen Imna Lang (@AlongImna) July 9, 2022
Mr Inma’s comments went viral and garnered praise from Twitter users. Many praised his idiosyncratic way of responding to racism.
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