Tiger aje zinda hai: Poster war in Majitha as Majithia eludes police

A poster war has erupted in the border town of Majitha after police raided a local station on May 31, during which Majithia evaded capture. The confrontation stems from AAP’s earlier campaign of ‘missing fugitive’ signs that claimed the Akali leader was on the run. In response, Akali loyalists have plastered the town with defiant posters bearing the slogan ‘Tiger aje zinda hai’, a phrase that translates to ‘the tiger is still alive’. The police operation at the Majitha police station was launched, but Majithia slipped away from officers, prompting a brief chase that ended without his arrest. The incident has kept the town on edge. The episode underscores the intensifying rivalry between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Shiromani Akali Dal, two major forces in Punjab’s electoral landscape. By using public messaging, both parties aim to shape public perception ahead of upcoming elections. Posters bearing the slogan ‘Tiger aje zinda hai’ have been seen along main roads and market areas, indicating a broader effort to assert presence. While the exact number of posters is unclear, the visible campaign highlights the significance of Majithia’s status within the Akali hierarchy. The standoff illustrates how political narratives can quickly become public spectacles in smaller towns, where a single police action can ignite a visual battle that reverberates across the region.

Source: Hindustan Times