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In the lead-up to the May 25 Lok Sabha elections in Delhi, a fierce poster battle has erupted between the BJP and AAP, adding intensity to the political landscape. Here’s a breakdown of the recent developments:
BJP’s Targeting: The BJP launched an offensive with a poster aimed at Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, dubbing her ‘Dilli ki Rabri Devi’. This move by the BJP was seen as a strategic attempt to undermine the AAP’s leadership.
AAP’s Response: In a swift response, AAP countered with posters expressing affection towards Arvind Kejriwal, titled ‘I love Kejriwal uncle’, during Sunita Kejriwal’s East Delhi roadshow. This tactical move by AAP aims to bolster support for Kejriwal amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding his arrest.
Political Narrative: With Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest and subsequent incarceration in the forefront, AAP is leveraging the situation to galvanize public sentiment in their favor. They’re framing Kejriwal’s arrest as a political vendetta by the BJP, further intensifying the electoral battleground.
BJP’s Allegations: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva added fuel to the fire by installing a flex board near Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, labeling it as ‘Sheesh Mahal – The centre of corruption’. This move amplifies BJP’s narrative of alleging corruption within the AAP leadership.
AAP’s Counter-Narrative: AAP, on the other hand, is portraying Kejriwal’s arrest as a hindrance to democratic processes, accusing the BJP of orchestrating a political conspiracy to derail their electoral campaign.
Electoral Implications: With the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi scheduled for May 7, the poster war signifies the heightened stakes for both parties. The outcome of this battle will not only impact the electoral fortunes of BJP and AAP but also shape the political discourse in the national capital.
As the political temperature rises, Delhi braces itself for a fiercely contested electoral showdown, where poster wars serve as a microcosm of the larger political landscape dominated by narratives of corruption, conspiracy, and electoral strategy.
