The last time someone from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tried embossing a piece of fabric, it resulted in a public relations disaster. But while Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga does not seem to share “megalomaniac” traits with the Prime Minister, he is unafraid of coming up with sartorial statements that are unusual — and scandalous. Bagga, a Delhi BJP spokesperson, is the founder of T-shirt Bhaiya, a website that sells graphic tees. And one of its bestselling designs has ensured that Bagga, this time like his leader, finds himself in hot water.
The T-shirt in question recreates the “human shield” incident,