Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Congress Poster of Rahul Gandhi as Lord Ram Sparks Controversy
A political argument has started in Lucknow, India, after the Congress party put up a poster of Rahul Gandhi dressed as Lord Ram.
The poster shows Rahul Gandhi fighting 'Ravana', who is labeled with issues like 'vote thief'.
The BJP criticized the poster, accusing Congress of disrespecting Hindu gods.
The Congress responded that the poster represents how young people see Rahul Gandhi fighting problems like corruption.
Both parties are now arguing about who truly respects Hinduism.
A Congress poster in Lucknow depicts Rahul Gandhi as Lord Ram slaying Ravana.
Ravana in the poster is labeled with terms like 'vote chor', and the ED.
BJP alleges Congress leaders disrespect Hindu gods.
Congress defends the poster, saying it symbolizes fighting corruption.
The controversy reveals political disagreements over religious symbolism.
- Who
- Congress and BJP
- What
- Controversy over a Congress hoarding in Lucknow.
- When
- Dussehra
- Where
- Lucknow, India
- Why
- Differing views on the depiction of Rahul Gandhi as Lord Ram
Congress View
BJP View
Use of Religious Imagery
Congress View
The representation is symbolic and reflects the views of youth troubled by corruption and is fighting these issues.
BJP View
Congress leaders disrespect Hindu gods.
- Event
- Hoarding placed outside Congress HQ in Lucknow
- Depicted
- Rahul Gandhi as Lord Ram
- Opponent
- Ravana (labelled 'vote chor')
- Laxman
- Ajay Rai (Congress state president)
- Allegation
- Congress disrespecting Hindu gods