Poster portraying Smriti Irani as the Inflation Witch was spotted at Regal Square in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, just ahead of the Union Minister’s visit to the city. The poster welcomed Irani to Indore, comparing the gas cylinder prices from 2014 and 2023 and calling out Irani’s previous protest against the rising prices. The poster was put up by Congress spokesperson Vivek Khandelwal.
In 2014, when the cost of a gas cylinder was Rs. 400, Smriti Irani strongly protested against the rising prices. However, in the current scenario, when the prices have soared up to Rs. 1150, the Union Minister has remained silent on the issue. The poster, which was a reminder of her previous protests, attracted a lot of attention on social media.
The Congress spokesperson said that the poster was to remind Smriti Irani of her previous stance on the gas cylinder prices. The poster was an attempt to hold her accountable for the current inflation and price hike issues.
Irani’s visit to Indore, which was meant to boost the BJP’s campaign for the upcoming local body elections, was overshadowed by the poster. The poster raised questions about the BJP’s governance and brought the focus on the party’s inability to control inflation.
The incident has sparked a fresh debate on the issue of inflation and price hikes, which continue to affect citizens across the country. As expected, the BJP leaders have slammed the Congress for the poster, calling it inappropriate and an act of desperation.
The incident comes at a time when the country is grappling with various issues such as rising fuel prices, unemployment, and an economic slowdown. The Opposition is using these issues to their advantage and to question the government’s policies.
In conclusion, the poster portraying Smriti Irani as the Inflation Witch has sparked a fresh debate on inflation and price hike issues. The incident also highlights the important role played by the Opposition in raising and addressing grievances faced by the common people. As the country heads towards the local body elections, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact the BJP’s campaign for the upcoming polls.
