Video of Modi’s past corruption allegations against Adhikari goes viral
Modi being strongly criticized for appointing corrupt leader as West Bengal CM
New Delhi: The victory of the Hindutva Bharatiya Janata Party in the recent disputed elections in the Indian state of West Bengal and the appointment of Suvindu Adhikari as the Chief Minister by Prime Minister Narendra Modi are being criticized in the country.
According to Kashmir Media Service, an old video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going viral on social media in which he is shown criticizing the then Trinamool Congress leader Suvindu Adhikari over a bribery scandal. This viral video is of 2016, in which Narendra Modi is mocking Suvindu Adhikari over a bribery scandal. Social media users are now strongly criticizing the Modi government, linking the video to the appointment of Suvindu Adhikari as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2026.
According to users, Narendra Modi has set a new precedent in world democratic history that a person who was caught on camera accepting a bribe has been made the Chief Minister.
The old BJP video that highlighted the bribery allegations against Adhikari has reportedly been removed from official platforms. He further said that Suvindu Adhikari, whom Narendra Modi had criticized 10 years ago for the bribe-taking video, has today attended his oath-taking ceremony as a guest.
Adhikari faced corruption allegations until he left the TMC and joined the BJP in 2020, after which the narrative around him changed completely.
Critics say that the presence of Prime Minister Modi at the oath-taking ceremony of a figure who was criticized by BJP leaders in the past highlights a political paradox.
Social media users are calling the BJP a political washing machine where corruption allegations disappear after joining the party.
In Indian politics, the BJP’s washing machine probably works faster than Wi-Fi.
According to political observers, the case is sparking a new debate on the changing standards of accountability, political interests and party affiliations in Indian politics.
