SHILLONG: “Adolf Lu Hitler Arrested by John F Kennedy” made headlines during the 2008 assembly elections in Meghalaya.
This headline had sparked widespread curiosity due to the historical significance of the names involved.
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During campaigning for the 2008 Meghalaya assembly elections, Adolf Hitler, then a candidate for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), was arrested by SP John F Kennedy.
The following day, newspapers across the country featured the attention-grabbing headline, drawing considerable public attention and discussion.
If social media had been as prevalent then as it is today, the headlines would likely have gone viral.
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Despite the arrest, Adolf Hitler went on to win the elections in the seat he was contesting in Meghalaya.
This intriguing anecdote was recently shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI), underscoring the unique events that unfold during election seasons.
It serves as a memorable reminder as the country prepares for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Notably, last year, Adolf Hitler joined the Trinamool Congress in Meghalaya, adding another unexpected twist to his political journey.
It may be mentioned here that Adolf Hitler, the German dictator, died by suicide in April 1945 at the end of World War II, whereas US President John F Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963.