BJP claims opposition conspiracy; Significant buzz and heated debates in Uttar Pradesh capital
Team Clarion
LUCKNOW — The streets of Lucknow have once again become the battleground for a poster war, with the latest ones targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The posters have sparked significant buzz and heated debates across the city. They accuse the BJP of a series of misdeeds, using inflammatory language that has drawn both criticism and attention.
In these posters, the BJP has been rebranded with a new, derogatory full form, labelling the party as “Balatkari, Jalsaaz, Jumle Baaz, Papi” (Rapist, Fraudulent, Gagman, Sinner). The poster further accuses the BJP of tyranny, deceit, and moral corruption. At the bottom of the posters, the name “PDA Parivar” is mentioned.
The PDA Parivar is an emerging political group.
This is not the first instance of such an attack. Similar posters targeting the BJP have appeared in the past, raising questions about the party’s handling of various issues. Previous posters have also been seen with messages like “Where is Baba’s bulldozer? Stop protecting abusers and politicising victims,” referencing the controversial bulldozer politics associated with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, often referred to as “Baba.”
The latest poster goes a step further, highlighting several high-profile incidents and allegations that have tarnished the BJP’s image. Among the cases mentioned are the horrific incident in Manipur where two women were paraded naked on the streets, the abduction of a BJP leader’s daughter in Varanasi, and the gang rape case in which BJP workers were allegedly involved. The poster also brings up the case of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was convicted for the rape of a minor girl in Unnao. Additionally, it mentions the accusations against BJP MP Ravi Kishan by a woman and her daughter, further fuelling the controversy.
The poster includes photographs and newspaper clippings related to these incidents, providing a visual representation of the allegations against the BJP. The use of such graphic imagery has intensified the public’s reaction, with many expressing shock and anger over the content.
BJP leaders are vehemently denying the accusations, calling the campaign a calculated conspiracy by opposition parties. “This is nothing but a desperate attempt by our opponents to malign our image ahead of the upcoming elections,” said a BJP spokesperson. “They are using these baseless and inflammatory posters to spread false narratives and confuse the public.”
The BJP’s supporters have echoed this sentiment, arguing that the posters are a sign of the opposition’s frustration. “The opposition knows they can’t win through fair means, so they resort to such tactics,” commented one BJP worker. “But the people of Lucknow are wise enough to see through this propaganda.”
On the other hand, members of the PDA Parivar have defended their actions, stating that the posters reflect the growing discontent among the public regarding the BJP’s governance. “These are not just posters; they are a voice for the voiceless,” a PDA Parivar representative claimed. “The BJP has failed to address these serious issues, and we are merely bringing them to the forefront.”
