Political Rhetoric Heats Up in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of Bypolls

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'batenge toh katenge' slogan has sparked controversy and united opposition condemnation ahead of the November 20 bypolls. The slogan highlights unity according to Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who defends it and criticizes parties like the Samajwadi Party and Congress.

In Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's campaign slogan 'batenge toh katenge' has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties ahead of the November 20 bypolls. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya defended the slogan, calling it a symbol of unity that emerged from party speeches.

Opposition parties, including the Samajwadi Party and Congress, claim the slogan has communal overtones, yet Maurya questions their reaction, urging them to address their discomfort over the issue. He further criticized the opposition's PDA (Pichda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) strategy as baseless abuse.

With bypolls approaching in key constituencies, tensions are high. The BJP is determined to gain from the opposition's losses, emphasizing their unity mantra. The Samajwadi Party, who is facing the brunt of these attacks, continues to rally support, especially with the backing of Congress in the bypoll race.

(With inputs from agencies.)