Since the release of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Jawan’ on 7 September, leaders of the Congress, its alliance partners in the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, and their ecosystem have been actively promoting the film and giving it political spin. On 9 September, the National Spokesperson of the Congress Party Supriya Shrinate wrote a lengthy post heaping praises for the film.
The Congress leader Shrinate called the movie “bold” and “brave” claiming that the movie rightfully teaches voters what they should and shouldn’t do before casting their crucial vote in elections. Through the movie review, Shrinate insinuated that the film validated issues that the opposition parties and their leaders have been raising among the voters.
Watched Jawan. A full on entertainer – with all the Bollywood masala and SRK magic.
— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) September 9, 2023
But I loved it for women at the centre stage fighting for justice and for what the movie bluntly speaks about:
▪️Farmer suicides pushed by economic misery
▪️Massive loan write offs for rich…
Following her tweet, the Congress General Secretary-in-charge of communication, Jairam Ramesh took it further. In a PR bid, the Congress leader threw an open challenge to the Union government and dared them to screen the film ‘Jawan’ in the New Parliament building.
Taking to X, he said, “Gadar-2 was shown in the new Parliament building a few days back. Will the Modi Sarkar have the courage to screen Jawan as well?”
Gadar-2 was shown in the new Parliament building a few days back. Will the Modi Sarkar have the courage to screen Jawan as well?
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) September 9, 2023
नए संसद भवन में कुछ दिन पहले गदर-2 दिखाया गया था। क्या मोदी सरकार में जवान की भी स्क्रीनिंग कराने की हिम्मत है?
Why bhakts and BJP IT cell are rattled over SRK movie jawan?
— Dr Nimo Yadav (@niiravmodi) September 8, 2023
Jawan promotes harmony and brotherhood.
Jawan asks every Indian to eradicate corruption and stop casteism.
Jawan asks every Indian not to vote on the basis of caste and religion.
Why BJP IT CELL is taking it as a…
Apart from the functionaries of the Congress party and its ecosystem, leaders of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc too had a field day doing PR work for SRK’s film. The ecosystem specifically shared one dialogue where SRK’s character said, “Jo aapse vote maang raha hai aap unsee sawal pucho. Pucho unse ki agle 5 saal tak mere liye kya karoge.” (Translation – Pose questions to the leader who is seeking votes from you. Ask him what he plans to do for you in the next five years.)
जो @ArvindKejriwal जी सालों से कहते आ रहे है, वो बात आज #Jawan फिल्म में SRK ने भी कह डाली
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 7, 2023
Jawan का Dialogue:
"डर, पैसा, जात-पात, धर्म, सम्प्रदाय के लिए वोट देने की बजाय जो आपसे Vote मांगने आये, आप उससे सवाल पूछें
– पूछो उससे कि मेरे लिए अगले 5 साल में क्या करोगे?
– अगर… pic.twitter.com/ttufzwR1ac
जो @ArvindKejriwal जी सालों से कहते आ रहे है, वो बात आज #Jawan फिल्म में SRK ने भी कह डाली
— Shiv Charan Goel (@shivcharangoel) September 8, 2023
Jawan का Dialogue:
"डर, पैसा, जात-पात, धर्म, सम्प्रदाय के लिए वोट देने की बजाय जो आपसे Vote मांगने आये, आप उससे सवाल पूछें
– पूछो उससे कि मेरे लिए अगले 5 साल में क्या करोगे?
– अगर… pic.twitter.com/bRbkdbhk0V
जो @ArvindKejriwal जी सालों से कहते आ रहे है, वो बात आज #Jawan फिल्म में SRK ने भी कह डाली
— Durgesh Pathak (@ipathak25) September 7, 2023
Jawan का Dialogue:
"डर, पैसा, जात-पात, धर्म, सम्प्रदाय के लिए वोट देने की बजाय जो आपसे Vote मांगने आये, आप उससे सवाल पूछें
– पूछो उससे कि मेरे लिए अगले 5 साल में क्या करोगे?
– अगर… pic.twitter.com/hRRrB7fuR8
TMC leader and rabid fake news peddler Saket Gokhale claimed that the cinematic records of SRK’s film ‘Jawan’ would rightly indicate the ‘Mood of the nation’, hinting that if it does well at the box office it would be a warning sign for the ruling party at Centre.
BJP is at a point where it’s too rattled to understand the mood of the nation.
— Saket Gokhale (@SaketGokhale) September 7, 2023
Wait for the box office records that #Jawan & King @iamsrk are going to create. That’ll tell you the mood of the nation 😊 pic.twitter.com/NbdNN7DYS6
Shah Rukh Khan lauds PM Modi for fostering unity on national and International stage
The leaders and ecosystem of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc shared posts taking cues from a ‘fictionised’ film to corner the ruling party, BJP and PM Modi who has two decades of active experience in governance. However, the opposition’s PR bid and measures to corner the Union government through ‘Jawan’ seem to have been foiled by the film’s main lead, Shah Rukh Khan himself.
Taking to X, Shah Rukh Khan lauded PM Modi for successfully hosting the G20 Presidency in India and forging unity between nations. The Bollywood suyperstar also praised PM Modi’s leadership claiming that under him, the citizens will prosper not in isolation but in Oneness.
Congratulations to Hon. PM @narendramodi ji for the success of India’s G20 Presidency and for fostering unity between nations for a better future for the people of the world.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 10, 2023
It has brought in a sense of honour and pride into the hearts of every Indian. Sir, under your… https://t.co/x6q4IkNHBN
He said, “Congratulations to Honorable PM Modi ji for the success of India’s G20 Presidency and for fostering unity between nations for a better future for the people of the world. It has brought a sense of honour and pride into the hearts of every Indian. Sir, under your leadership, we will prosper not in isolation but in Oneness. One Earth, One Family, One Future.”
What a magnificent new home for the people who uphold our Constitution, represent every citizen of this great Nation and protect the diversity of her one People @narendramodi ji.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 27, 2023
A new Parliament building for a New India but with the age old dream of Glory for India. Jai Hind!… pic.twitter.com/FjXFZwYk2T
Earlier, when the opposition leaders were averse to the idea of New Parliament building, Shah Rukh Khan participated in PM Modi’s initiated campaign ‘My Parliament My Pride’ and gave his voice to the video showcasing the New Parliament.
