Pongal or Idli? Shobhaa De Trolled For ‘GST Ke Side Effects’ Tweet

Twitterati had a field day after Shobhaa De tweets about expensive idlis... uhh pongal post-GST.

The 1 July rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was met with a host of reactions on Twitter. Some expressed confusion, a handful few sought to explain GST while others shared memes by the dozen. Like several other social media users, socialite and columnist Shobha De took to Twitter to share the photo of a restaurant bill.

Also Read: 9 Basic Questions About GST You Should Know the Answers to by Now

She tweeted a photo of a bill from a branch of Murugan Idli, the popular restaurant franchise, and captioned it “ GST ke side effects. Unaffordable idlis”.

GST ke side effects. Unaffordable idlis pic.twitter.com/1wZCaHjT4h

— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) July 1, 2017

While there may be some truth to the fact that GST has made breakfast more expensive, it doesn’t take Sherlock to tell the difference between idli and pongal.

And since nothing escapes Twitter, De’s mentions is now flooded with responses.

Idli or Pongal?

Tweet says idli, Bill says Pongal. And you went to Nanganallur to have this? Wah wah https://t.co/cWIkTN9pua

— Chandra R. Srikanth (@chandrarsrikant) July 2, 2017

When u doesn't understand the difference between Pongal & Idli, how you will understand GST and it's tax calculation

— Balaji (@balaji_thiyagu) July 3, 2017

When it comes to #GST, everyone seems to be a 'gyani'. Even those who couldn't find out the difference between pongal and idli.

— Tarang Sinha (@TarangSinha) July 3, 2017

Pongal is Idli. South Indian is Madrasi. Cow is Beef. Hindu is terrorist... the incredible insanity of ignorance plus privilege. 🤦🏻‍♂🤦🏻‍♂ pic.twitter.com/8bkijriLIz

— subash mallya (@MallyaSubash) July 3, 2017

If Idli is Pongal, then Shobhaa De is Manna De. pic.twitter.com/ApfGhkv0tK

— Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) July 2, 2017

Hope after seeing images you may be able to differentiate between #Idli & #Pongal pic.twitter.com/a8auTH1jb0

— Rajesh Shenoy (@ranjalrajesh) July 1, 2017

Granny @DeShobhaa pls understand Murugan Idli Shop is name of the restaurant & Pongal is the food ordered. Too much moronism at display. pic.twitter.com/WCVJp21Y4H

— SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) July 2, 2017

“GST Made Idlis Cheaper”

Only if you had known that VAT, ST, other cesses on this bill for ghee pongal & coffee (not idli) was 22.5% now down to 18%! #BetiPadhao

— Tarun Satiya (@TarunSatiya) July 1, 2017

Hello @DeShobhaa , for your reference some calculation I have done for your understanding . Care to tweet to share knowledge ? pic.twitter.com/jRY7m04JKV

— Pawan Durani (@PawanDurani) July 1, 2017

U used to service tax + vat earlier arnd 18.5 or 20 % or so . Now u paid 18 %.

— simran (@sim_248) July 1, 2017

“Unaffordable For You?”

Ohh if u dont have 88 rupees to eat idli, I can give u, tell me ur account no. I am using 5000/-rs phone n u shld use I phone still I give

— truthneverdie (@dearalokdubey) July 2, 2017

Ms. De if 88 rs for #coffee and #idli is too #unaffordable to u, i suggest u try some roadside treats!

— Gaurav Singh (@Its_Gsingh) July 2, 2017

88.50 ki idli jisko unaffordable lag rahi hai woh apne aap ko "High Society Socialite" kehte hai https://t.co/AbxX0JQizV

— Anand Detroja (@ananddetroja) July 1, 2017