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During a significant meeting between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, the political discourse was momentarily overshadowed by sartorial symbolism. Kharge, hailing from Karnataka, wore a scarf in a manner reminiscent of Kejriwal's signature muffler style. The meeting, which hinted at progress in seat-sharing discussions, gained attention for this attire choice. While the meeting addressed political matters between the two parties in Delhi and Punjab, netizens focused on Kharge's winter wear, drawing parallels to Kejriwal's iconic muffler.
Arvind Kejriwal's muffler has been a notable element of his political persona since the Aam Aadmi Party's rise to power in 2013. The muffler, coupled with a simple sweater, reinforced Kejriwal's image as a common man, becoming a symbol during election campaigns. AAP's tagline, "Muffler Man Returns," in the 2015 elections further solidified the association. Kharge's choice to don a scarf in Kejriwal's style sparked online discussions about this unexpected fashion homage and the historical significance of the muffler in Delhi's political landscape.