Shiva’s Baraat in Batman’s mask: In the battle of cultural narratives, Rahul Gandhi blends Puranic lore and pop culture idioms
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has incorporated elements of Hindu mythology and superhero imagery into recent street demonstrations, using motifs such as a traditional deity procession and a Batman‑style mask. The visual strategy is intended to broaden the party’s cultural appeal and contest the ruling BJP’s dominance over symbolic narratives, according to The Hindu in India during the campaign.