In a tongue-in-cheek social media post, a respected investor has humorously suggested that he is open to facilitating ‘post-election M&A/High-frequency MP trading’ for political parties after the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The post, which has been widely shared and discussed on social media, has sparked a range of reactions, from lighthearted banter to expressions of admiration and questions about his political predictions.
The investor’s post playfully references the unfulfilled promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2014 general elections to deposit 15 lakh rupees into the bank account of every Indian citizen, a promise that has been repeatedly criticized by the opposition as mere rhetoric or ‘jumla’. The investor’s post, in a satirical vein, suggests that he has ‘found’ the long-lost treasure and is now offering it to political parties for post-election ‘MP trading’, albeit with a 30% cut for his services.
The post has elicited a variety of responses from social media users. One user humorously suggested that the investor should have conducted his search in Lakshadweep instead of the Maldives. Another user remarked on the investor’s ‘paranoid’ nature. There were also expressions of admiration for the investor’s energy and fitness, with one user stating, ‘Seeing you at 60 with such energy, intelligence, and physical fitness – ENVY is the word!’ Another user posed a question about the investor’s predictions for the June 4th election results. A final user took a more critical tone, quipping, ‘After the BCG scam, are you planning to scam and loot people and parties?’
The investor’s post and the ensuing social media reactions highlight the ongoing political discourse and speculation surrounding the upcoming elections. The post also serves as a reminder of the unfulfilled promises made during previous election campaigns and the ongoing issue of party switching among political leaders.
