{
  "id": 14846008,
  "title": "Delhi Confidential: Amid SIR row, BJP’s counter with AI videos, Gen Z skits, WhatsApp blitz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/delhi-confidential-amid-sir-row-bjps-counter-with-ai-videos-gen-z",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-16T01:53:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/delhi-confidential/delhi-confidential-sir-bjp-ai-genz-z-skit-10923710/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amidst a spat involving the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the BJP is countering the Opposition's alleged \"propaganda\" through various digital and grassroots initiatives. Videos featuring artificial intelligence-generated content and skits in \"Gen Z settings\" like classrooms and campuses, targeting political rivals, will play a key role, according to party sources. Likely to be spearheaded by BJP national president Nitin Nabin, the strategy will encompass a deluge of content tailored for social media platforms such as Instagram and X, as well as messaging apps like WhatsApp. Many of the BJP's official channels are already adapting to this trend while finalizing a grassroots outreach plan.\n\nUnion Minister of State L Murugan received accolades from senior colleague Ashwini Vaishnaw during Murugan's farewell from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Murugan resigned to return to Tamil Nadu and focus on strengthening the BJP in the region. Despite being a junior minister, Vaishnaw expressed respect for Murugan's strong presence in Parliament, noting his ability to command attention even while maintaining a friendly demeanor. The two exchanged pleasantries in Tamil, which resonated well with the audience.\n\nTo mark the Deep Utsav in Ayodhya in early November, Indian missions abroad are reaching out to international Ramayana groups to participate in the festival. Organized by the Uttar Pradesh government, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations is coordinating the visit of these artists, who will then embark on a tour of other religious sites in the state.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}