Lok Sabha election turned cultural show: animal mascots of poll-bound

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Apr 12, 2024

From ‘Baghu’ to ‘Gendu’

District Elections Sections across Bengal are using various mascots to draw voters to the polling booths, and most of them are animals.

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'Gendu' from Alipuraduar

The Alipurduar district has come up with 'Gendu', inspired by the rhinoceros of Dooars, for encouraging people to exercise their democratic rights.

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'Mohanbao' in Coochbehar

In Coochbehar district, it is 'Mohanbao', a turtle who guides people at the polling booths.

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'Baghu' from South 24 Parganas

Bengal tiger 'Baghu' is urging the people of South 24 Parganas district, the home to Sunderbans, not to miss their chance to vote.

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Darjeeling’s Red Panda

In the Darjeeling hills, a red panda is doing its job to encourage voters to use their rights.

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'Teesta' from Jalpaiguri 

The election mascot of Jalpaiguri district is 'Teesta', a girl named after the river, the region's lifeline.

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'Tenida'

In the Kolkata Uttar constituency, 'Tenida', a fictional resident of the Potoldanga area motivates first-time voters to exercise their franchise.

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'Vote Gopal'

The 'Vote Gopal', the mascot of Nadia is based on the immortal court jester Gopal Bhar of medieval Bengal and is encouraging voters of Howrah.

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