‘Attempt to Soft Launch Son’: BJP Claims Raihan Vadra Was Made to Add Political Artwork Before His Exhibit
BJP says more than 70 images were removed from the show, while Raihan Vadra says the venue objected to protest and flag photographs.
- On Wednesday, Bikaner House administration in Delhi directed artist Raihan Vadra to remove 74 of 105 photographs from his exhibition 'No Idea Is Final.' Only 35 images remained on display when the exhibition opened.
- The Bikaner House Management Society stated the removed photographs violated venue policies, while BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari alleged political images were added later, contradicting the original June 10 proposal.
- Raihan alleged the administration demanded these changes shortly before the opening, objecting to photographs depicting student protests and the national flag. He claimed this ultimatum forced him to remove the images.
- The BJP accused Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of 'manufacturing a controversy' to soft launch her son, with spokesperson Bhandari questioning why Rahul Gandhi, currently in Vietnam, has not publicly supported his nephew.
- Rahul Gandhi has not publicly commented on the row during his trip to Vietnam. While the BJP claims this silence signals a rift between the siblings, no evidence supports an internal conflict.
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BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said that the political photographs were inserted later under pressure of his family on to which Bikaner House reverted asking for removal on October 21.
A controversy has erupted between the BJP and the Congress party over Priyanka Gandhi's son, Rehan Vadra's, art exhibition at Bikaner House. The BJP has accused the Congress and the Gandhi family of misusing the art exhibition for political content. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said Priyanka Gandhi is resorting to lies to promote her son.
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