SaralnamaBJP attacked Congress leaders on social media in Chhattisgarh. The party posted cartoons mocking former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his ex-OSD Saumya Chaurasia. One cartoon showed Chaurasia walking with a shadow labeled 'Thagesh Kaka'. Another depicted alleged Congress scams as fireworks. A third cartoon featured Chaurasia's photo and Baghel's caricature with a 'coal scam' poster. BJP also targeted Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in a fourth post. These social media attacks have added a new dimension to state politics, focusing on leaders' digital image. Congress has not yet responded to these posts. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 16:21 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- BJP attacked Congress leaders on social media in Chhattisgarh on 25 Mar 2024
- The party posted cartoons mocking former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his ex-OSD Saumya Chaurasia
- One cartoon showed Chaurasia walking with a shadow labeled 'Thagesh Kaka'