The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has unleashed a sharp and satirical poster campaign targeting Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena. This political attack comes as a direct response to a detailed 15-page letter sent by the LG to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, holding his previous government responsible for the capital's severe air quality crisis.
From Official Letter to Viral Meme: The 'Ghajini' Jab
AAP spokesperson Anuj Pal took to the social media platform X to share the provocative image. The poster cleverly photoshops Saxena's face onto the iconic movie poster of the Bollywood film Ghajini, starring Aamir Khan. In the film, the protagonist suffers from short-term memory loss, a trait the AAP has used to mock the LG.
The text on the viral poster reads, "Delhi ka LG bana Ghajini" (Delhi's LG becomes Ghajini). It accuses Saxena of "forgetting" who is truly accountable for the worsening air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. The digitally altered image features phrases like "Kejriwal is responsible," "Pollution," and "Delhi in 2025, AQI 150" written across the LG's figure, with "BJP" inscribed on both arms.
The Trigger: A 15-Page Letter on Delhi's Air Quality
The genesis of this political firestorm is the lengthy letter from Lieutenant Governor Saxena to Arvind Kejriwal. In the communication, Saxena squarely blamed the tenure of the former Chief Minister for the deteriorated condition of the national capital's air. He pointedly mentioned that during a personal discussion on the grave public health issue, Kejriwal had displayed a "casual attitude."
The AAP has fiercely criticized this move on multiple fronts. The party questioned why the letter was addressed to the "former" chief minister instead of the incumbent, suggesting a political motive. They have alleged that Saxena is "trying to stay relevant" through such actions, especially as pollution levels rise in the city. According to the AAP, the letter is merely an attempt to shift responsibility away from the current administrative framework.
Political Repercussions and the Battle of Narratives
This poster war signifies an intensification of the ongoing tussle between the AAP-led Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor's office. By employing pop culture satire, the AAP aims to frame the LG's accusations as repetitive and forgetful of current administrative roles. The use of the Ghajini analogy is a strategic move to simplify a complex bureaucratic and political blame game into a relatable meme for public consumption.
The attack underscores the deep-seated tensions over governance and accountability in Delhi, where power is divided between the elected state government and the centrally appointed Lieutenant Governor. As the air quality remains a pressing concern, this episode highlights how environmental issues are increasingly becoming a central battleground for political narratives and public perception in the national capital.
