'Protection Politics': Parties Allegedly Woo Voters With Condoms In Andhra Pradesh
Politics seems to have surely entered our private spaces. If the other things were not enough to woo the voters, the intelligent politicians in India have found a new way to being the young (and some energetic old) voters.?
According to reports coming from poll-bound Andhra Pradesh, a video has surfaced on social media depicting condom packs adorned with symbols of two major political parties in Andhra Pradesh ¨C the ruling YSR Congress Party and the leading opposition, Telugu Desam Party (TDP).?
The video suggests that these unique items are allegedly being distributed by party cadres to voters, sparking outrage and discussions on the ethical boundaries of political campaigning.
The YSRCP Initiated the controversy, alleging the TDP of distributing condoms during their poll campaign.?
The TDP reciprocated with similar allegations, saying that the YSRCP was sharing condom packs to woo the voters.
The alleged involvement of party cadres in distributing these symbolic condom packs has raised eyebrows and fueled the controversy. The unconventional choice of campaign material has left many questioning the appropriateness of such tactics in the realm of political discourse.?
This kind of a politics may amuse a few for a small period of time, however, a serious thought on the state of politics in the country draws a grim image.
The distribution of condoms featuring party symbols raises questions about potential legal implications. Electoral authorities may investigate whether such tactics violate established codes of conduct and regulations surrounding political campaigns, potentially leading to consequences for the involved parties.
