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In the video, Rathee used visual clips depicting fires and unrest to question whether the promised political change had materialized following the end of Trinamool Congress rule in the state. The post quickly drew attention due to its timing, coming just hours after the election outcome.
Critics have specifically challenged the authenticity of the footage used in the opening segment of the video. The first clip, showing thick black smoke rising near railway lines in Kolkata's Metiabruz area, has been identified by detractors as pre-election footage rather than recent post-poll violence or developments.
The controversy has intensified discussion over the use of archival visuals in politically sensitive content and the responsibility of digital creators in representing events accurately during election-related discourse.
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