Political friction has intensified in West Bengal after controversial posters targeting Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi surfaced across prominent roadside spots in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata. Located in the northern fringes of the metropolis, the locality woke up to displays featuring photographs that show Rahul Gandhi with his eyes closed inside Parliament during an active session. The appearance of these visuals has quickly reverberated beyond municipal borders, sparking intense discussions from Kolkata to New Delhi.
Details of the Images and Inscription
The printed materials placed along multiple stretches of Salt Lake feature two distinct photographs captured inside the parliamentary chambers. In the primary frame, Rahul Gandhi is seen seated on his designated bench with a hand resting against his cheek while his eyes remain shut. The companion image captures him leaning backwards across his seat. Positioned conspicuously beneath both photographs is a sharp, bold caption posing the pointed question, ‘Desh Ka Neta Aisa Ho?’ (Should the nation's leader be like this?).
Midnight Operation Leaves Authorities Seeking Origin
A central puzzle surrounding the development is the identity of those responsible for placing the materials. As of now, no political outfit, civic group, or private individual has stepped forward to claim ownership of the initiative. Carried out quietly under the cover of darkness past midnight, the act has placed local police officials and intelligence personnel on high alert as they work to identify the individuals behind the operation.
Timing Aligns With Electoral Roll Protest and Counter-Rallies
The controversy in Salt Lake coincides with a period of sharp political mobilization in New Delhi, where Rahul Gandhi is spearheading a concerted movement. He has been actively working to bring diverse opposition parties together on a single platform to voice opposition against the nationwide 'Special Intensive Revision' (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Simultaneously, the Bharatiya Janata Party has mounted an aggressive counter-offensive across the country to push back against this opposition campaign. Moving forward with the slogan ‘Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Mitao’ (Save Democracy, Eradicate Anarchy), the party has set a nationwide initiative into motion. In alignment with this push, a large demonstration led by BJP state in-charge Nitin Nabin was organized in Kolkata, during which party leaders launched sharp verbal attacks against the opposing political alliance.
