Karnataka Power Tussle: BJP Mocks Congress Rift with AI Videos and 'Game of Thrones' Memes

In this Special Report, India Today's Anagha Keshav details the intensifying political war of words in Karnataka. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a social media offensive targeting Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The report highlights the BJP's use of AI-generated videos, including a satirical clip showing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan applying glue to the CM's chair. The opposition is also circulating a 'Game of Thrones' meme to mock the delayed power transition, referencing the 'November Revolution' predicted by BJP leaders. Shivakumar plans to visit Delhi before the Belagavi Assembly session begins on December 8 to meet the Congress High Command. The report also notes a crucial breakfast meeting between the two leaders to project unity.