BJP Portrays Kejriwal as ‘Mogambo’, AAP Hits Back with Spoof Video

“Aakhir Tak – In Shorts”:

1. Delhi BJP released a poster showing Kejriwal as Mogambo, a character from ‘Mr India’.
2. The poster accused Kejriwal of hatred toward Purvanchali people, calling them “fake”.
3. AAP responded with a satire video mocking Amit Shah in a scene from ‘Diljale’.
4. The video depicted a fictional exchange between Amit Shah and Amrish Puri’s ‘Dara’ character.
5. Tension grows ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, fueled by the political poster-war.

“Aakhir Tak – In Depth”:

BJP’s Provocative Poster Featuring Kejriwal as Mogambo
The political rivalry between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified, with the latest exchange taking place through a fiery new poster. Released by the Delhi BJP on Monday, the poster features Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal depicted as the iconic villain ‘Mogambo’ from the 1980 blockbuster Mr India, a role played by the late actor Amrish Puri. The caption on the poster, “Purvanchaliyon se Nafrat ki Aag” (Fiery hatred against people from Purvanchal), targets Kejriwal over his alleged insult of the Purvanchali community. This is based on comments he made, referring to some voters as “fake”. The BJP also accused the AAP of favoring illegal Rohingya and Bangladeshi settlers in Delhi.

AAP’s Rebuttal through Satirical Video
In response, AAP fired back by posting a satirical video featuring a deepfake of Union Minister Amit Shah and a spoof of Amrish Puri’s famous character ‘Dara’ from Diljale (1996). The fictional conversation between Dara and Shah mocks the BJP, asking, “Where is the groom, where is the vision, all that remains are abuses?” The video emphasizes that while Kejriwal worked for Delhi, the BJP merely engaged in negativity and personal attacks.

The Ongoing Poster-War and Political Tension
This exchange is part of the ongoing poster and video war that has increasingly come to dominate the pre-election campaign on social media. Both the BJP and AAP have used creative imagery, Bollywood references, and satirical content to attack each other in an effort to sway voter opinions. In another instance, AAP launched a poster depicting BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri as the antagonist from Bahubali, which was met with counterattacks from the BJP accusing Kejriwal of unnecessary luxury and extravagance in his official residence renovations.

Impact on Delhi’s Political Landscape
With Delhi’s 70-member assembly elections scheduled for February 5, these political stunts have intensified the battle for crucial voter segments. The dispute over the depiction of political leaders and the underlying accusations reflect larger narratives being framed by both parties ahead of the polls.

“Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember”:

1. BJP has portrayed Kejriwal as Mogambo, accusing him of antagonizing Purvanchali voters.
2. AAP responded with a satire video mocking Amit Shah for lacking leadership vision.
3. The ongoing poster and video war has become a significant feature of Delhi’s electoral campaigns.

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