The BJP’s social media team has made a video for the election campaign in Madhya Pradesh, and it is being widely shared. But the video has reportedly created a dispute within the party by depicting Rahul Gandhi as Sholay’s Gabbar and other Congress members as Sambha and Kalia. But the BJP is in power in the state. So, if Gandhi is Gabbar, then who in the BJP will be Thakur who gets his hands chopped? And who will be Jai, who confronts Gabbar in the battle? Who will be Basanti? Yes, the jailer from the British era has certainly been recognised.
Nitish Kumar wave
The Bihar wave has crashed into other states this time. And Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is still the key player. He has already fooled the Congress, once in Patna and nearly in Bhopal. However, by almost fooling the BJP as well in Bhopal, he has kept the torch of non-alignment ignited. He has also been planning to do one round of fooling in UP as well. The UP unit of Janata Dal (United) is in full force. The party workers are pushing for Nitish’s candidacy from Phulpur Lok Sabha constituency. His supporters have already started spreading the rumour that the INDIA coalition has finalised his ticket for the seat. If Kumar doesn’t cancel his UP tour in November-December, then this plan of fooling could gain momentum.
Netaji won’t turn up
A BJP’s top star campaigner won’t be campaigning for the party in Mizoram. The party’s state unit was hopeful that he would turn up, which is why workers were informed about the leader’s arrival plans. But later, they learned that the leader has declined to visit Mizoram. There are several reasons for this, and there are many speculations. Who is this star campaigner? You will know when the time is right.
What about photos?
For the upcoming assembly elections in five states, the BJP has decided that party leaders will campaign via the road. The use of planes, helicopters, etc., will only be made for necessary and unavoidable reasons. When party workers learned about this, the biggest shock was felt by those who happily looked forward to getting clicked with senior leaders in front of helicopters and planes.
VIP selfie
Speaking of photographs with VIPs, one became popular on social media last week. It was a picture of actor Kangana Ranaut and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, sitting next to each other on a flight. She clicked a selfie and immediately posted it on social media.
Carpet Times
At the recent Indian Air Force Post Commanders’ Conference, the food pavilion was named like newspapers. For example, north Indian food was called “Indian Express,” south Indian food was “Deccan Chronicle,” chaat was labelled “Daily Chat,” and sweets were called “Sugar Tribune.” And the stall serving Chinese food was named “Dumpling Times” (an Air Force reference). Pakistani food wasn’t served, otherwise it would have been quite a challenge to name it.
Bharat Agrawal is Executive Director, Dainik Bhaskar Group, and a columnist.
By special arrangement with Dainik Bhaskar.