Congress chief Kharge dons Batman mask during march to SC
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge wore a Batman mask during a protest march to the Supreme Court regarding alleged election irregularities. The event was part of a broader opposition demonstration involving several political leaders.
Why it matters
The use of pop-culture symbolism in political protests highlights the evolving strategies used by opposition parties to engage younger voters and gain media attention.
NEW DELHI: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge was seen donning a Batman mask on Monday while marching towards the Supreme Court to file a plea against poll body chief Gyanesh Kumar.Kharge, who was sitting next to Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, wore the superhero mask, which has become a trend in protests taking place around the world.However, this was not the first time the Congress had come up with the idea of using Batman for its political messaging.In August, posters portraying Rahul Gandhi as the “real-life Batman” was put up outside the Congress headquarters in Delhi.The posters feature the message, “The silent guardian, a watchful protector. LoP Rahul Gandhi, the real life batman.”Earlier this month, Rahul Gandhi launched an “Ask Me Anything” session inviting young people to question him on topics ranging from student protests and education to politics and philosophy.
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