Tanu, Anu, Chikoo, Piku, Sonu, Bunty are some of the most common nicknames in India. They are allotted to a child because they are simpler than the real name and have belongingness in them. Whenever our parents call us by our real name, especially at home, we automatically assume that something serious might have happened.
Also I remember that whenever our parents called us by our nickname in the school, it used to be an embarrassment for us. All of us have a separate slot of nickname memories which we will relish all our lives. And undoubtedly we own this memory to the fun element that almost all nicknames in India have.
Therefore it is imperative for a child to have a nickname. Keeping its importance in mind, we Indians, who are fond of keeping strange nicknames, didn’t even spare the politicians of our nation. They have been given some really amazing nicknames keeping their qualities and traits in mind. Hence, here I will mention nicknames of 5 popular politicians who got fame partially because of their nicknames and have even become their identity and also their brand names.
Chai Wala: Though it does not need any further elaboration, because it is indeed one of the most popular nicknames of India. It’s the nickname given to our beloved Prime Minister, Narendra Damadardas Modi. Reason for this name is the fact that he owned a tea kiosk in his early days. He is the most popular chai wala of india. Hence tops the list of nicknames of 5 popular politicians.
Pappu: It is again one of the most famous nicknames in India. Even Google recognized this one. It is the name given to the leader of opposition, Rahul Gandhi. I personally consider it the funniest one. As far as I know it is given because of some weird things that he says every now and then.
Muffler Man: Is the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party and is the current and 7th Chief Minister of Delhi since February 2015. Well yes he is Arvind Kejriwal. He got this unique nickname because of his attire, which always had a muffler during winters. He got many other nicknames as well but this is the most popular one.
Behen ji: Is the nickname given to Mayawati. She is an Indian politician who spent four separate terms as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. She is the national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party(BSP), which focuses on a platform of social change to improve the lives of the weakest strata of Indian society — the Bahujans or Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and religious minorities. I think the nickname suits her well.
Didi: Is the brand name of the chief minister of west Bengal Mamata Banerjee. People in Bengal give her a lot of respect, hence this nickname. Also, she was West Bengal’s first woman chief minister. People of Bengal just love their didi.
Hence, these are the most famous nicknames of 5 popular politicians according to me. Do you have someone to add?
