NEW DELHI: The naming of Rahul Gandhi as the PM Candidate by the Congress for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election has triggered a response from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP shared a cartoon of Rahul Gandhi along with a mocking caption, reflecting the political rivalry between the two major Indian political parties.
In response to the Congress’s announcement, the BJP shared a cartoon depicting Rahul Gandhi as a pilot flying a plane. The caption accompanying the cartoon reads, “Brand new (Old). Hot air INDIA – Your ticket to disaster.” This satirical take on Rahul Gandhi’s candidacy reflects the BJP’s scepticism about his ability to lead and govern effectively.
The announcement that Rahul Gandhi would be the prime ministerial candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha election came from Ashok Gehlot, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan and a senior Congress leader. Gehlot emphasised that Rahul Gandhi is the face of the Congress and will continue to be the party’s prime ministerial candidate.The BJP’s response, in the form of a cartoon and caption, is a clear indication of the political tension between the two parties. The mocking caption suggests that the BJP views Rahul Gandhi’s candidacy as a potential disaster for the country.
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The announcement of Rahul Gandhi’s candidacy is part of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), which comprises leaders from 26 parties. INDIA aims to challenge the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The political landscape is heating up as these alliances form and strategize for the elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously criticised the INDIA alliance, characterising it as a coalition that promotes corruption and personal interests over national welfare. He has also accused the opposition of prioritising their families’ interests ahead of the nation’s.The political atmosphere in India is intensifying as the major parties gear up for the 2024 Lok Sabha election. The BJP’s use of a mocking cartoon to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s prime ministerial candidate announcement reflects the ongoing rivalry between the BJP and the Congress. As the election approaches, these exchanges highlight the competitive nature of Indian politics and the strategies employed by parties to gain an edge.
