"BJP's nervousness...": Congress' PL Punia over graphic poster of Rahul Gandhi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 6 (ANI): Congress leader PL Punia on Friday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) "nervousness" was evident after the ruling party shared a graphic poster that prominently featured MP Rahul Gandhi with a bearded visage and seven heads, reminiscent of the mythical character of Ravana.
It is unfortunate, said Punia adding that the BJP is scared they would have to leave because of the Opposition's INDIA coalition.
"As elections near, their (BJP's) statements change... It is unfortunate that such statements are made. This is BJP's nervousness that they are making such statements. This is condemnable. They are trying to change the narrative. BJP is scared that they would have to leave because of the INDI Alliance," Punia said while speaking to ANI in Lucknow.
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal has termed the graphic of Rahul Gandhi posted by BJP, as "shameful".
"No words are enough to condemn the 'shameful' graphic on the BJP handle comparing Rahul Gandhi ji to Ravana. Their nefarious intentions are clear, they want to murder him. He lost his grandmother and father to assassinations. They withdrew his SPG protection to score petty political points," Venugopal posted on X.
The BJP had on Thursday shared the graphic poster of Rahul Gandhi on their official handle of the social media platform 'X, and captioned it, "India is in Danger. He is Evil. Anti-Dharma. Anti-Ram. His aim is to destroy Bharat."
The poster also linked the Congress leader to George Soros, a billionaire investor who has been accused of being involved in anti-India activities.
The graphic has ignited a debate on social media, with supporters and critics expressing various opinions about its symbolism and intent. (ANI)