The Janata Dal Secular (JDS) party released an AI-generated video mocking Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on his birthday [1].
The video highlights the perceived internal instability and leadership rivalry within Karnataka's Congress-led government. By using synthetic media to target a high-ranking official, the JDS is attempting to amplify public perception of a rift between the state's top two leaders.
In the viral clip, the AI-generated version of Shivakumar is depicted seeking the Chief Minister's chair as a birthday gift [1]. The content specifically references the ongoing power tussle between Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah [1].
This digital attack comes as part of a broader political strategy by the JDS to critique the administrative cohesion of the current government. The party used the timing of the Deputy Chief Minister's birthday to ensure maximum visibility for the satirical content [1].
Political observers in Karnataka said that the use of artificial intelligence for political satire is becoming a more frequent tool for opposition parties. The JDS video targets the specific tension regarding who holds the ultimate authority in the state's executive branch [1].
While the video has gained traction online, the Congress-led government has not issued a formal response to the specific AI content. The JDS continues to use the incident to frame the Congress leadership as fragmented, and focused on internal promotions rather than governance [1].
“The JDS released a viral AI‑generated video that humorously depicts D.K. Shivakumar seeking the Chief Minister’s chair.”
The use of AI-generated content by the JDS signals a shift toward digital psychological warfare in Karnataka politics. By satirizing the relationship between Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah, the opposition is not just mocking an individual but attempting to institutionalize the narrative of a 'divided house' within the ruling Congress party to weaken its electoral standing.
