A satirical video released by the Bh𒈔aratiya Janata Party (BJP), titled 'Dulha Kaun Hai' (Who is 🐼the Groom), has ignited controversy and drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders.
The video, wh♍ich takes a dig at t🐬he infighting within the INDIA bloc, has been described as 'pathetic' and 'obscene' by members of the Uddhav Sena and Congress party.
The💞 video, posted on BJP's official Twitter handle on Tuesday, portrays a marriage scenario where the various partners of the INDIA bloc are depicted as prospective grooms vying for the attention of a decked-up bride.
Characters representing prominent 🥂political figures suc🐻h as Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and others are shown in a chaotic struggle to assert themselves as the groom.
Reacting to the video, Uddhav Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi denounced it as a perpetuation of gender stereotypes and a demeaning portrayal of women's role in society. "A woman knows t🍷he difference in her political vote and what makes love float," Chatuﷺrvedi remarked.
Meanwhile, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate, who is currently facing scrutiny from the Election Commission for a previous social media post, also condemned the video. Shrinate accused the BJP of promoting an outdate🐼d and derogatory view of women's roles, emphasising the importance of choosing representatives in a democracy over seeking a groom.
The video concludes with a voiceover questioning the ability of the INDIA bloc partners to choose a prime minister if they cannot even agree on who the groom should be, poওrtraying the disarray within the opposition alliance.
