Arvind Kejriwal's Response To PM Narendra Modi Following Him On Twitter

New Delhi: It would be fair to say that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are not known for getting along.  But Holi and Twitter have intersected to lighten the mood - even if just for a bit.

Yesterday, the PM, who has nearly 19 million followers on Twitter, began following Mr Kejriwal, who responded with a public acknowledgement.

.@narendramodi Sir, thank u for following me. Happy Holi. आज गिले शिकवे भूलने का दिन है। Hope better Centre-Delhi cooperation in future

- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 24, 2016

In the past, Mr Kejriwal, 47, has stomped all over political correctness, calling the Prime Minister a "psychopath" and a "coward" and stating unequivocally that he has no regrets about the language he used.

Yesterday,  Mr Kejriwal's Deputy, Manish Sisodia, tweeted the PM stating that crucial legislation approved for Delhi is stalled in the union Home Ministry.  Please help, Delhi will be indebted, said Mr Sisodia.
 

@narendramodi सर फॉलो करने के लिए शुक्रिया। होली की शुभकामनाऐं। होली के दिन दिल्ली वालों के लिए विनम्रता से कुछ मांग रहा हूँ....1/2.

- Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) March 24, 2016

@narendramodi दिल्ली विधानसभा ने 1 साल में जितने बिल पास किए, गृह मंत्रालय में अटके है, प्लीज़ उन्हें पास करा दें। दिल्ली आभारी रहेगी.2/2

- Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) March 24, 2016

According to some media reports, the PM also chose Holi to follow other noted political rivals  on Twitter including Rahul Gandhi, big boss of the Congress, and Digvijaya Singh.  

The Hindu reported that sources in the Prime Minister's team said the gesture was made "just because of Holi" and the spirit of the festival of colours.