BJP ad parodying INDIA bloc leaders triggers controversy
New Delhi: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come under criticism from the opposition for its latest political advertisement, which parodies leaders of the INDIA bloc. Opposition leaders have denounced the ad, asserting that it diminishes the role of women in society.
The advertisement features actors portraying various leaders from the Opposition alliance, including Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Arvind Kejriwal, and Uddhav Thackeray, among others. Notably, a woman is depicted dressed as a bride, while the INDIA bloc leaders engage in a heated argument over who will be her groom, suggesting the Opposition's purported indecision over leadership.
In response, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate criticized the ad, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and condemning the portrayal of women as mere objects of matrimony. She expressed dismay over the BJP's portrayal of women's roles, stating that it reflects a regressive mindset that undermines the essence of democracy.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi echoed similar sentiments, condemning the ad as a derogatory depiction of women's roles in society. She asserted that the advertisement perpetuates stereotypical notions of women solely focused on finding a groom, rather than engaging in political decision-making.
Chaturvedi further emphasized the importance of recognizing the distinction between personal relationships and democratic participation, highlighting the need to uphold the principles of democracy and gender equality.
In an interview with India Today TV, Chaturvedi labeled the ad as unfortunate and emphasized its detrimental impact on women's empowerment and societal perceptions.
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— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) March 27, 2024
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आज BJP के एक भद्दे विज्ञापन ने फिर से साफ़ कर दिया है कि उनकी रूढ़िवादी आँखों में औरत का…
"No video or content that is pushed out and is made viral through their viral networks, is a kind of unfair social media advantage they have," says Priyanka Chaturvedi, MP, Shiv Sena UBT.#5Live #BJP #Elections2024 #ViralVideo @shivaroor @priyankac19 pic.twitter.com/075j64P1Z5
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"It's another caricature for women," says Priyanka Chaturvedi, MP, Shiv Sena UBT while speaking about the viral video posted by BJP.#5Live #BJP #Elections2024 #ViralVideo @shivaroor @priyankac19 pic.twitter.com/RY03XI7sCc
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Sudharsan, Shahrukh push GT to 200 for three against RCB
Ahmedabad, Apr 28: Shahrukh Khan made full use of his promotion in the batting order for his maiden IPL fifty while Sai Sudharsan stayed till the end to guide Gujarat Titans to 200 for three against Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Sunday.
Batting at number four, Shahrukh (58 off 30) teamed up with Sudharsan (84 not out off 49) to give Gujarat Titans a much needed push after a tepid start. The duo shared an 86-run stand off 45 balls.
RCB put the home team into bat in the scorching Ahmedabad heat with Glenn Maxwell returning to their playing eleven from a "mental and physical health" break.
Wriddhiman Saha (5 off 4) was dismissed early as the first over bowled by left-arm spinner Swapnil Singh. The former India wicketkeeper tried to make room for an aerial hit over extra cover but ended up mistiming to Karn Sharma at third man.
Skipper Shubman Gill (16) was undone by the on-field brilliance from Cameron Green who ran towards his left to take a stunning catch at long-on off Maxwell.
With Sudharan at the other end, Titans decided to do something different and sent Shahrukh ahead of the likes of Azmatullah Omarzai and David Miller.
The move worked as Shahrukh milked the spinners mainly in the cow corner region, hammering five sixes and three fours. He completed the half-century with a maximum over long-on off Green before Mohammed Siraj cleaned him up with a sharp yorker.
Miller (26 not out off 19) joined Sudharsan in the middle and two shared an unbeaten 69 run stand off 36 balls to push the team to a par score.
Sudharan's second straight fifty plus score comprised eight fours and four sixes.
