Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared on social media a picture of himself going through files on board his flight to the US and wrote: “A long flight also means opportunities to go through papers and some file work.”

Several social media users pointed out that the picture was similar to another that had done the rounds a few days ago. That photograph showed former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri reading files on a plane. Some wondered why the sheaf of papers in Modi’s hand had been illuminated from below.

BJP leaders and friendly media channels hailed Modi as a “workaholic”. Law minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP spokesperson Shaina NC tweeted almost identical posts: “Very proud of India’s Prime Minister @NarendraModi Ji who has never taken a single leave and on duty all the time in the service of the nation.” The sole difference was the minister had opted for “India’s Prime Minister” while the spokesperson said “our Prime Minister”.

Did Shakespeare foresee the events when he wrote As You Like It?

All the world’s a stage,…

And one man in his time plays many parts,…

With eyes severe and beard of formal cut,

Full of wise saws and modern instances;

And so he plays his part.