'Nature's Brutal Checkmate': Conflict Between Indian-Origin British PM And Pak-Origin Scotland PM Ignites Epic Meme-Fest
This has sparked debate online, especially on Twitter, where Desis have been having a meme-off reminiscent of the classic "Ind vs. Pak" conflict.
On Monday, Humza Yousaf, originally from Pakistan, made history by becoming Scotland's first minority ethnic leader at 29.
Nevertheless, shortly after he announced his intention to bring Scotland independence, his request for another independence vote was denied by the office of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
This has sparked debate online, especially on Twitter, where Desis have been having a meme-off reminiscent of the classic "Ind vs. Pak" conflict.
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In light of the recent spat between the British leader of Indian descent and the Pakistani leader, many internet users have made jokes about Britain's "partition ".
Others see this as a reminder of how hard it was for the British to rule India in the past, and they wonder if history is repeating itself.
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Others are making jokes about the situation, making people laugh even though the situation could be worse.
Will be some kinda poetic justice when a leader of Indian descent and another of Pakistani descent implement the partition of Britain
¡ª ashok kumar ?? (@broseph_stalin) March 27, 2023
Scotland's new First Minister is a Muslim of Pakistani descent. Britain's Prime Minister is a Hindu of Indian descent.
¡ª Laurie Penny (@PennyRed) March 27, 2023
They will now be presiding over the possible partition of the United Kingdom.
Absolute banger of a post-colonial callback, no notes.
Much excitement in the family whatsapp group this morning at the prospect of an Indian and a Pakistani bringing about the partition of Britain
¡ª Anand Menon (@anandMenon1) March 28, 2023
Scotland and England are heading towards a possible partition at a time when one of them is headed by an Indian and the other by a Pakistani. The nature¡¯s brutal checkmate is at it again. pic.twitter.com/brtr2BZxD0
¡ª Joan of Arc (@_myocardium_) March 27, 2023
What a coincidence ?
¡ª The Rathore (@TheRathore3) March 28, 2023
Pic1- Pakistani-origin Humza Yousaf is the new leader of the SNP, SNP supports, and campaigns for secession from the UK.
Pic2- Indian origin Rishi Sunak is the prime minister of the UK. pic.twitter.com/Jz6V0UxZUR
First it was Sadiq Khan as Mayor of London
¡ª ????????? (@AzizMAlMulla) March 27, 2023
Then it was Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister of the UK ??
Now it's Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland ???????
The Empire, indeed, Strikes Back. https://t.co/QtKsGoMLHK
England PM - Rishi Sunak
¡ª Harish Puri ?? (@harishbpuri) March 28, 2023
Scotland PM - Humza Yousaf
The Empire strikes back - and how¡!!
We are now in a potential situation where a leader of Pakistani-descent (Humza Yousaf) could negotiate with a leader of Indian-descent (Rishi Sunak) about the partition of the Britain ?
¡ª Farrukh (@implausibleblog) March 27, 2023
Rishi Sunak, PM of UK, Indian-Pakistani Heritage
¡ª Ashok Swain (@ashoswai) March 27, 2023
Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, Pakistani Heritage
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, Pakistani Heritage
The only one British have is King Charles.
Imagine Scotland gets independence because an Indian and Pakistani can¡¯t agree ???
¡ª G ? (@Gullehh) March 28, 2023
Humza Yousaf becomes the First Minister of Scotland and if Scotland becomes independent, I'II never stop laughing at the historical irony of a FM of Scotland from a Pakistani heritage and a PM of UK of Indian heritage negotiating the partition of Britain. Karma ?
¡ª Maverick ? (@MaverickAlii) March 27, 2023
Amazing! ?? pic.twitter.com/VX9jsXlUMV
Revenge of slavery taken England has indian PM & Scotland has Pakistani PM #Pak_India_Friendship pic.twitter.com/9iR8NcS1QJ
¡ª Mustansar #IK #PTI (@Mustansar371) March 28, 2023
Nature's got a sense of humour.
¡ª Shaharyar Khurram (@ShrKhrm) March 27, 2023
Scotland & England are heading towards a possible partition at a time when one of them is headed by an Indian and the other by a Pakistani. #uk #Scotland pic.twitter.com/Xrg5HimUPM
The gammons are crying and I'm loving it, this has made my year.
¡ª - (@hxMUFC) March 27, 2023
Humza Yusuf in Scotland.
Rishi Sunak in England.
The British ruled the Indian subcontinent (modern day Pakistan, India, Bangladesh) for 100 years.
Time to make Britian, Asian.
As tribute for the British Empire. pic.twitter.com/1lBGl1u0D4
Will history repeat itself on the other side of the globe!!
¡ª #TheKaleidoscope (@VinodSpace) March 28, 2023
1947 - India delivered Pakistan?
2023- Indian-origin Prime minister of UK negotiating the division of United Kingdom with Pakistan-origin Minister of Scotland?
Classic irony of fate?
#OneEarthOneFamilyOneFuture pic.twitter.com/NdTRHyqzzQ
2022 : Indian origin Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister of United Kingdom.
¡ª ? ? (@iv4cky) March 27, 2023
2023 : Pakistani origin Humza Yousaf becomes Prime Minister of Scotland. pic.twitter.com/9xSXY873IN
Pakistani-origin Humza Yousaf has won the Scottish National Party leadership contest and is set to become Scotland's First Minister replacing Nicola Sturgeon.
The 37-year-old son of Asian immigrants is set to become the first person of colour to serve as Scotland's first minister, Al Jazeera reported.
The Scot of Pakistani heritage, a Sturgeon loyalist, defeated Kate Forbes, the country's finance minister and Ash Regan, who quit the government in opposition to proposed changes to gender recognition, as per the Al Jazeera report.
"I will be a First Minister for all of Scotland. I will work every minute of every day to earn and re-earn your respect and trust," Yousaf said in his acceptance speech.
Yousaf won 52% of the final votes cast, running on a platform dedicated to delivering Scottish independence and combating the cost-of-living crisis.
The development comes less than six months after Rishi Sunak became the first British Prime Minister of Indian origin.
Yousaf will lead the Scottish National Party (SNP) as a successor to Nicola Sturgeon, who stepped down last month after eight years as party leader.
In a victory speech in Edinburgh, Humza Yousaf said, "From Punjab to our parliament, this is a journey for our generations." Yousaf said he has a "passion" for Scottish independence and is in favour of "using our devolved powers to the absolute maximum effect to tackle the challenges of today."
Humza Yousaf said, "I will ensure our drive for independence is in fifth gear." He stressed, "The people of Scotland need independence now more than ever,"
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