‘Ek Hai Toh Secure Hai’: The Slogan Sport That Gave Edge To Mahayuti Over MVA In Maharashtra – News18
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The Mahayuti alliance, which campaigned with a number of catchy phrases like “Ek Hai Toh Secure Hai,” managed to sway the citizens in Maharashtra.
Mahayuti leaders Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis with Prime Minister Narendra Modi | File Picture (PTI)
Slogans have lengthy performed a vital function in Indian elections, and the Maharashtra Meeting Election 2024 was no exception. The Mahayuti alliance, which campaigned intensively with slogans like “Ek Hai Toh Secure Hai,” managed to sway the citizens, with a robust lead within the majority of the 288 seats throughout the state.
No one forgets the sound of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections- ‘Khatakhat Khatakhat’, which grew to become a spotlight level of the Congress’ marketing campaign. But the Maharashtra election was as soon as once more marked by slogan-driven politics.
Main the BJP’s marketing campaign in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, the designated star campaigner of the social gathering, coined the ‘Batenge Toh Katenge’ slogan, drawing sharp reactions from the opposition which claimed it has communal overtones. After going viral, the slogan left no place vacant, with Mahayuti leaders repeating it and posters showing throughout Mumbai.
Initially, Yogi first stated “Batenge toh katenge… Ek rahenge toh nek rahenge (Divided we fall… United we stand)” in Agra in August, which was later adopted by the BJP leaders in Maharashtra to push their marketing campaign.
Later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led Mahayuti’s Maharashtra marketing campaign, tweaked Yogi’s slogan and got here up with “‘Ek Hai Toh Secure Hai’, accusing the Congress of attempting to divide OBCs, SCs, and STs. He slammed the grand previous social gathering for divisive politics and criticised their makes an attempt to weaken nationwide unity.
“Folks of Haryana foiled the conspiracy of Congress by following the ‘Ek hai toh secure hai’ (we’re secure if we’re united) mantra….The Congress is aware of that it will likely be strengthened provided that the nation is weakened,” stated PM Modi whereas addressing a marketing campaign rally in Maharashtra’s Akola earlier this month.
Fadnavis Says It Once more After ‘Maha’ Win
Because the BJP-led NDA headed to a thumping victory within the Maharashtra Meeting Election, main in 215 out of a complete of 288 seats as of two pm, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister and the star of the present in Maharashtra stated it once more: “Ek hain to secure hain, Modi hai to mumkin hai (We’re secure if we stay one, It’s attainable if there’s Modi).”
Devendra Fadnavis, 54, is at present forward within the race from Nagpur South West meeting constituency, by greater than 19,000 votes, in response to the newest knowledge out there on the EC web site.
Congress Says ‘Daroge Toh Maroge’
As a counter to BJP, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge got here up with “Daroge Toh Maroge (For those who worry, you’ll perish),” criticising the BJP for divisive rhetoric and spreading worry amongst folks. He additionally focused the BJP for “dismantling democracy in India.”
“The Prime Minister says ‘Ek Hai toh Secure Hai’ whereas different leaders (of BJP) speak about ‘Batenge toh Katenge’ (divided we fall). Who’s threatened? Is there any drawback? In actual fact, the nation faces risk from RSS, BJP, Modi, and (Union dwelling minister Amit) Shah,” he stated.
“Points might be resolved by means of discussions which can strengthen democracy. However they (BJP) wish to dismantle democracy,” Mallikarjun Kharge alleged.
“Yogi visited right here a number of days in the past. He’s the pinnacle of a ‘math’ and wears a costume donned by sadhus. However sadhus should be compassionate and unite folks to safeguard humanity. However, he stated, ‘Batoge Toh Katoge’. You could now perceive ‘Daroge Toh Maroge’ (For those who get scared, you’ll die),” Kharge stated whereas addressing a rally in Jharkhand’s Palamu-Latehar.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) didn’t relaxation behind and threw the cap within the ring with “Sajag Raho (Be Vigilant, Be Awake),” mirroring BJP’s message of nationwide unity. It underscored the necessity for eliminating caste divisions among the many Hindu group and organised a number of conferences to ship the message.
