Politicians from India’s Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) share posts using a popular social media filter described as a “ChatGPT 80s vibe” style. The posts use visual effects associated with 1980s-themed imagery, including colourful clothing and a film-like look.
The trend, as described across coverage, typically includes film grain effects, faded background elements, and a date-stamp or camera aesthetic. Some reporting frames the sharing by political parties as a possible use—or “weaponisation”—of the meme format in political messaging, while other coverage focuses more on the stylistic features of the trend itself.
Overall, the accounts converge on the same point: Congress and BJP accounts are circulating the 1980s-style visuals tied to ChatGPT-themed content. Differences largely appear in tone and emphasis, with some outlets focusing on the broader question of whether the trend is being leveraged for political ends, and others sticking to the visual description of the filter.
