On March 6th, in central Delhi, law enforcement officials took decisive measures against the circulation of contentious posters that portrayed Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside absconding businessmen Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya. The posters, bearing the phrase “Modi ka asli pariwar” (Modi’s true family) along with the “Bhartiya Yuva Congress” label at the bottom, became a focal point of controversy and ignited public discourse. Following a complaint lodged by an official from the New Delhi Municipal Council, the Delhi Police initiated an investigation under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, targeting unidentified culprits, and proceeded to dismantle the provocative displays.
The anonymity of the posters’ creators did little to dampen the intense reaction from political circles, with both the governing BJP and the opposition Congress engaging in a war of words over the implications. Prime Minister Modi, countering Lalu Prasad of the RJD’s insinuations about his familial connections, proclaimed that his “family” comprises the nation’s 1.4 billion citizens. This declaration spurred the BJP to advocate the “Modi Ka Parivar” initiative on various social media platforms. Conversely, the Congress seized the moment to speculate on the inclusion of fugitives Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya in the so-called “family,” showcasing the deep-rooted political rivalry and the sophisticated maneuvering prevalent in Indian politics.
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