Modi has been spending enormous amounts of taxpayers' money on elaborate photo and video shoots that often look more like professional political advertising than official government work. From carefully choreographed temple visits and grand roadshows to staged events with dramatic lighting, drone shots, and professional crews, these productions cost crores ” all funded by public money. Whether it's his frequent costume changes, perfectly angled photographs during official trips, or high-quality video content released for maximum PR impact, the scale and style scream personal branding and BJP election campaigning rather than sober governance. The excessive focus on cinematic visuals, massive pandals, crowd mobilization, and media management during what should be routine public engagements wastes precious taxpayer funds. This money could instead go toward hospitals, schools or farmers' welfare. The lotus badge which is visible in election rallies and in many other such events only reinforces the perception that public resources are being used to build Modi's larger-than-life image and push the BJP's narrative. This blurring of lines between the office of the Prime Minister and party propaganda has become one of the most consistent and expensive criticisms against his leadership.
