The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) is facing online backlash over a promotional video for its “Chalo Dilli” rally after a scene showing a boy secretly photographing girls triggered criticism on social media.
The teaser video, released to promote the organisation’s November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, uses the trending background track “Lemonade” by Forrest Frank and features stylised, casual visuals.
However, the video opens showing a young boy pointing a phone or camera at girls to take their pictures without their knowledge has drawn sharp criticism on Instagram and Facebook.
Kinda chic tho 🤌
We’re locked in for 1st NOVEMBER’s Rally at📍RAMLILA MAIDAN 🔥
MAKE SURE TO MARK YOUR ATTENDANCES FOLKS! 👊😎 https://t.co/zvz6b4H8xk
— Indian Youth Congress (@IYC) October 26, 2026
The inclusion of the scene in a political campaign by the Congress seems to want to normalise non-consensual photographing, stalking and harassment of women. For a party which talks about smashing patriarchy, this is hypocrisy – to promote a rally while using imagery that seems to objectify women.
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