Amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, India’s two prominent political adversaries, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress, are engaging in a heated battle on social media, employing various strategies to discredit each other. The latest trend in this digital warfare appears to be the release of satirical videos, with both parties actively participating.
In the most recent video exchange, the Congress effectively targeted the BJP by parodying Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah in a cricket-themed video. The video features actors resembling Modi and Shah manipulating the game to ensure victory without facing any opposition. Additionally, a suited individual, resembling Jay Shah, is depicted congratulating the players at the end of the match.
Responding to the Congress’s video, the BJP released a counter-video featuring actors portraying key figures from the Congress-led INDIA bloc alliance. In this video, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and other alliance members are depicted pitching their ideas to judges in a fictional business reality web series, SharkTank. The video humorously portrays the alliance’s failed attempts to gain traction, with the judges ultimately rejecting their proposals.
Meanwhile, a separate video released by the Congress has gained widespread attention, featuring actors portraying Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Republic TV chief editor Arnab Goswami. The video starts with Goswami’s monologue, addressing Modi as “Saheb,” followed by exaggerated claims of Modi’s achievements.
The term “Godi media,” used to describe channels perceived as having a pro-BJP or pro-Modi bias, is referenced in the video. The narration loosely translates to highlighting Modi’s alleged accomplishments, including an increase in the value of the rupee and a decrease in the prices of essential commodities.
Overall, these videos reflect the intensifying digital warfare between the BJP and Congress as they strive to sway public opinion ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
