With election in the state round the corner, politics is the flavor of the season. This election year, the political battle between PM Modi and opponents is not just on field but also in the sky! As the polling day approaches, kites with the images of PM Modi and Political leaders are on sale in Meerut reflecting the political mood in the country. With slogans like “kismein kitna hai dum” (who has more courage) printed with their images, the kite sellers are expecting a bumper sale.
Skies painted in political colors as parties engage in battle of assembly elections in Meerut
“Every year different kinds of kites come in the market. This year, kites featuring political leaders are also in the market keeping the polls in mind,” one of the kite sellers Danish told Local Post.
Danish has been making kites for the last 20 years. His repertoire includes life-sized kites with large cut outs of national and regional leaders. “These kites with cut outs of political leaders are in great demand. Only time can tell who will win the elections. People have been willing to pay as much as 1,000 rupees for a kite.
PM Modi is the most popular face on the kites. Apart from images of political leaders, kites with Motu Patlu, Doraemon, cartoon characters and messages like “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” are also getting popularity.
Idea looks promising