Controversial posters targeting opposition leaders put up at prominent intersections in Lutyens’ and Central Delhi ahead of today’s crucial meeting
New Delhi: The political temperature in the national capital has risen ahead of the crucial meeting of the opposition INDIA alliance scheduled for Wednesday. Large hoardings and posters targeting prominent opposition leaders, particularly Congress leaders and other key faces of the opposition, have appeared at several major intersections and roads in Central Delhi and the Lutyens’ zone.
The development comes at a time when opposition parties are meeting in the capital to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleged irregularities in the electoral process and their future joint strategy. Reports also indicate that the alliance is expected to discuss a coordinated response to the Election Commission-related controversy and demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
What Do the Hoardings Say? Internal Differences Turned into Political Ammunition
The hoardings installed at prominent roundabouts and roads in Central Delhi highlight alleged differences within the opposition alliance and past statements made by its leaders.
Targeting leaders with their old statements: The posters reportedly quote sharp statements made in the past by leaders of different alliance constituents against one another as well as against the Congress leadership, using those remarks to take political jibes.
Questions over claims of unity: Through the hoardings, an attempt appears to have been made to highlight differences among parties that have projected a united front at election rallies and political meetings.
Meeting Agenda: Strategy on Electoral Issues and SIR
The poster war has emerged just before the important INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi. Opposition parties are expected to discuss their strategy on the SIR exercise and issues concerning the Election Commission.
Strategy against the Election Commission: Opposition parties have been coordinating over concerns surrounding the revision of electoral rolls and are expected to discuss a joint course of action.
Demand for CEC's resignation: The opposition camp has been pressing for the resignation/removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The issue is expected to be among the key subjects at the meeting, along with the possibility of coordinated protests and further political action.
The sudden appearance of the posters across Central Delhi has added another layer to the political contest ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting, bringing the debate over opposition unity and the Election Commission into sharper public focus.
