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Step back in time to the colourful and often satirical world of Indian politics during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure as Prime Minister. This old footage features a political puppet show where iconic leaders like Jaswant Singh, L. K. Advani, and many other prominent figures are brought to life in a humorous, entertaining way. These puppet shows were not just for fun—they reflected the political climate, debates, and power dynamics of the era. With sharp satire and witty performances, they captured public imagination and offered a unique commentary on Indian politics of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Puppet renditions of major BJP leaders of the Vajpayee era, Satirical takes on political events and decisions and a glimpse into how humour was used to engage the public in political discourse.
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