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In an era where hashtags drive social change and bring neglected voices to the forefront, a new trend on X (formerly Twitter) has taken India by storm #YeThikKarkeDikhao. Spearheaded by the satirical yet socially conscious influencer Khurpenchh, this movement has become a rallying cry for citizens disillusioned by unfulfilled promises and poor ground level execution of schemes and services.
From dusty village roads and broken school buildings to urban potholes and misleading advertisements, the #YeThikKarkeDikhao movement is challenging the sanitized narratives of development often presented by officials, politicians, and corporations. But what does this movement actually mean? And why is it resonating so strongly?Let’s break it down.
What is #YeThikKarkeDikhao?
The term #YeThikkarkeDikhao literally translates to “show me the evidence” or “show me the result” in a rough Hindi-English mix. It emerged as a bold counter narrative to the often lofty promises made by governments and private agencies, especially in the wake of elections, inauguration ceremonies, and press statements.
The creator of this trend, Khurpenchh, a widely followed satirical commentator and meme creator on X, launched the #YeThikkarkeDikhao campaign to highlight the gap between ground realities and public claims. Khurpenchh invited citizens to upload photos and videos of broken infrastructure, fake progress, and decaying systems using the hashtag.
Within days, #YeThikkarkeDikhao was trending across Indian cities and rural regions alike.
Khurpenchh’s brand of activism, though laced with humor and sarcasm, has a serious goal demanding transparency and real progress. The #YeThikkarkeDikhao movement isn’t just a meme war; it is a crowdsourced audit of India’s progress.
People across India began posting photos of:
Unfinished roads and flyovers despite official inaugurations.
Public toilets in disrepair despite Swachh Bharat campaigns.
Hospitals with no doctors or medicine even after large budget allocations.
Village schools with no students or teachers.
In all these posts, the recurring caption was: YehThikkarkeDikhao.
This bold phrase has become symbolic of the common man’s frustration and a demand for “proof of performance.”
Viral Examples of YeThikkarkeDikhao in Action
From metro cities to Tier 3 towns, the hashtag has exposed many “success stories” that crumble upon closer inspection.
Infrastructure Exposed
A user from Bihar posted photos of a flyover that had been inaugurated twice once in 2022 and again in 2024 yet remained incomplete. The caption read:
Do baar ribbon kaata, lekin gaadi kab chalegi? #YeThikkarkeDikhao
A citizen from Uttar Pradesh uploaded a video of a newly built Primary Health Centre (PHC) that had no electricity, no doctors, and was already deteriorating.
Education Illusions
A teacher from Madhya Pradesh revealed pictures of a school that was proudly showcased in government brochures but had no functioning toilets or classrooms.
These stories, amplified through YeThikkarkeDikhao, became viral and were even picked up by mainstream media.
How X Became the Ground Zero for YeThikkarkeDikhao
The Algorithmic Rise of a Movement
The algorithm on X favored the interactive format of the #YeThikkarkeDikhao posts photo evidence, short captions, and strong community responses. Within 48 hours of the trend going live, the hashtag had crossed 2 million impressions.
Influencers, journalists, opposition politicians, and even neutral citizens began engaging with the trend. Memes, reels, and regional versions of YeThikkarkeDikhao soon flooded the platform.
Thread Culture Meets Grassroots Activism
Users began making detailed threads under the YeThikkarkeDikhao banner, categorizing issues by sector – education, transport, health, sanitation, etc. This helped build a structured public record of inefficiencies.
Political Reactions to YeThikkarkeDikhao
While many welcomed the movement, it also received sharp criticism from politicians and government spokespersons who labeled it as “motivated” and “disruptive.” However, even some ruling party leaders admitted that the hashtag revealed “areas of concern” that needed attention.
Opposition Support
Leaders from various opposition parties praised #YeThikkarkeDikhao, with one MP from the Indian National Congress stating:
“Citizens are the best auditors. The truth is, development needs proof. YehhikkarkeDikhao is uncomfortable because it’s honest.”
The Social Impact of #YeThikKarkeDikhao
A New Mode of Digital Protest
The biggest contribution of YeThikKarkeDikhao is that it empowers citizens without requiring them to take to the streets. With just a phone camera and internet access, anyone can expose misinformation.
Local Pressure and Administrative Response
In several cases, district collectors and municipal authorities responded within days of posts going viral under YeThikKarkeDikhao:
In Chhattisgarh, a collapsed culvert was rebuilt after the post went viral.
In Rajasthan, school inspections were initiated after photos surfaced online.
In Delhi, MCD officials filled potholes on roads that were publicly shamed.
Final Thoughts on the YeThikKarkeDikhao Movement
What started as a meme is now a movement. YeThikKarkeDikhao has proven that you don’t need fancy NGOs or media houses to demand justice just public participation and a smartphone. If India wants to progress, it must also answer this question: “Jahan development ke naam pe khaali plot mile, wahan kya dikhana hai? YehThikKarkeDikhao.”
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#FixItIfYouCan English Avatar of Viral Campaign #YeThikKarkeDikhao Targets Governance Failures
Popular X influencer Khurpenchh has launched the English version of his widely followed Hindi campaign #YeThikKarkeDikhao, now titled #FixItIfYouCan. The campaign calls out chronic public grievances potholes, broken streetlights, corruption, waterlogging, and poor governance with a clear challenge to elected representatives and bureaucrats: “Fix it, or stop asking for votes.” The movement has struck a chord with frustrated citizens across India.
Originally started in Hindi to expose local civic and governance failures, the campaign gained momentum with viral videos and crowdsourced complaints. From malfunctioning streetlights in Delhi to broken drains in Bihar, #YeThikKarkeDikhao became a powerful grassroots tool. With its English avatar, #FixItIfYouCan, Khurpenchh aims to take the campaign national and global inviting urban youth, professionals, and even NRIs to join in demanding real accountability.
By turning common grievances into public challenges, the campaign reframes governance as a citizen-versus-system contest. Thousands are now tagging local officials and ministries under the hashtag. With Khurpenchh’s influence growing and netizens actively participating, #FixItIfYouCan may just evolve into India’s largest digital civic movement.
Parihar Rishabh Singh is the Founder, Managing Editor, and Main Author of The News Drill, an Indian digital news platform committed to factual, unbiased reporting. Holding a B.Sc. in Mathematics and an M.Sc. in Statistics with expertise in Statistics, he brings analytical depth to investigative and data-driven journalism. He is also a dedicated UPSC and GPSC aspirant.
A disciplined former NCC cadet with A Grade in Certificates C, B, and A, and a football player, he values precision, discipline, and teamwork. His skill set includes fact-checking, reverse image search, and thorough verification of sources. He also contributed to the 2022 National Games as part of the GMS team.
His reporting spans geopolitics, international relations, politics, society, the Indian economy, environment & ecology, technology, crime, law and justice, education, and public policy. Through The News Drill, he aims to combine rigorous research with clear, accessible journalism that informs and empowers readers.
