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Shiv Sena Telangana Poster Portrays PM Modi as Lord Ram, Amit Shah as Lakshman
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 03:02 PM
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Shiv Sena released a poster in Telangana depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Lord Ram and Amit Shah as Lakshman, using religious imagery for political messaging.
Shiv Sena, a national political party, has issued a poster in the southern Indian state of Telangana that portrays Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Hindu deity Lord Ram and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as his devotee Lakshman. The visual is intended to align the party’s image with traditional religious symbolism.
The poster was unveiled on a public platform in Telangana and has attracted attention for its use of mythological figures in a contemporary political context. Shiv Sena’s choice of imagery reflects a broader trend of political parties employing religious iconography to resonate with certain voter bases.
While the party has not issued a formal statement explaining the symbolism, the depiction is widely interpreted as a strategic move to reinforce its ideological stance in the region. The poster has sparked discussions on the intersection of politics and religion in India.
The poster was unveiled on a public platform in Telangana and has attracted attention for its use of mythological figures in a contemporary political context. Shiv Sena’s choice of imagery reflects a broader trend of political parties employing religious iconography to resonate with certain voter bases.
While the party has not issued a formal statement explaining the symbolism, the depiction is widely interpreted as a strategic move to reinforce its ideological stance in the region. The poster has sparked discussions on the intersection of politics and religion in India.