‘Batenge to Katenge’ reflects the ‘failure’ of the BJP, ‘fear sells fear’: Akhilesh Yadav on Yogi Adityanath’s remarks | India News

Akhilesh Yadav and Yogi Adityanath (right)

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday reacted to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent ‘Batenge to Katenge’ slogan that grabbed headlines. Yadav condemned the slogan as “negative”, saying it reflected the “BJP’s policies”.disappointment and failure.” He added that the slogan would be remembered as “the worst ever” and predicted that it would strengthen the BJP’s position. political collapse.
In a post on social media platform X, Yadav said, “Their negative slogan is a symbol of their disappointment and failure. This slogan proved that the 10 percent of voters who are with them are on the verge of leaving. That’s why they try to unite them by scaring them, but it doesn’t work.”
He added that negative slogans have a demoralizing effect and after this “disappointing slogan”, the remaining BJP supporters are feeling even more disillusioned seeing that those whom they once considered strong are now speaking with their weakness despite the fact that are in power.
The “ideal state” that is imagined in our country is based on “abhay” (fearlessness) and not “bhai” (fear). It is true that only the ‘fearful’ sells ‘fear’ because whoever has something will sell only that,” Yadav said.

He also suggested that the BJP should change its advisors and adopt a more positive outlook for the welfare of the country and society.
The answer comes as both the BJP and the SP prepare for what lies ahead walkthrough surveys in Uttar Pradesh. Voting is scheduled for November 13 in several constituencies, with results to be announced on November 23.
Voting is scheduled for November 13 in Katehari (Ambedkar Nagar), Karhal (Mainpuri), Mirapur (Muzaffarnagar), Ghaziabad, Majhawan (Mirzapur), Sishamau (Kanpur city), Khaira (Aligarh), Pulpur (Prayagraj) and Kundarki (Moradabad) . ), and the vote counting is scheduled for November 23.
Adityanath had earlier made the ‘batenge to katenge’ remark during an event in Agra, urging people to remain united. He repeated the statement on September 23, linking it to the historical disunity that he claimed led to the invaders destroying the Ram temple in Ayodhya.