In a sudden turn of events in the ongoing political arena, the Indian National Congress (INC) Kerala unit has raised questions about the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) social media strategy. The controversy erupted over a post on Twitter that garnered attention for its seemingly political or social connotation.
The post, titled ‘Bidis and Bihar start with B’, was shared by V.T. Balaram, the head of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee’s (KPCC) digital cell. While the exact meaning behind these words remains unclear, political analysts have suggested that it could be interpreted as a subtle criticism towards the BJP-ruled state of Bihar and its tobacco industry.
The BJP has not issued any official response to this matter yet. The Congress party has been vocal about its concern over the increasing influence of big tobacco companies, especially in states like Bihar, where a significant portion of the population still relies on bidis (hand-rolled cigarettes).
Meanwhile, THG Publishing Pvt Ltd, which publishes the weekly newsletter “Science For All”, continues its mission to simplify complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible and engaging for readers across India. This week’s issue focuses on the impact of tobacco use on public health, a topic that has become increasingly relevant in light of recent political discussions.
