Posters of Adityanath saying 'batenge to katenge' surface in Mumbai
What's the story
Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls, posters of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have appeared in Mumbai. The poster shows the UP CM saying "batenge to katenge," implying disastrous consequences of division. They also promote unity for security and prosperity. Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Ashish Shelar has denied any party involvement in putting up these posters, adding Vishwabandhu Rai, whose name appears on them, holds no position within the BJP.
Phrase origin
Adityanath's previous use of 'batenge to katenge'
Notably, the phrase "batenge to katenge" was used by Adityanath at an event in Agra in August. He had warned against divisiveness, citing recent unrest in Bangladesh, where anti-government protests resulted in the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. "If divided, we will be cut; if together, we will be good, secure and reach the pinnacle of prosperity," he had said.
Twitter Post
Poster of the UP CM
If people getting shot in Bandra wasn't enough, posters of Yogi Adityanath saying "Batenge Toh Katenge" have been put up by the BJP in Mumbai.
— Anish Gawande • अनीश गवांदे (@anishgawande) October 22, 2024
This hate, this rhetoric, this rubbish needs to be voted out. On November 20, I hope we will vote to keep gunda raj out of our city. pic.twitter.com/YGcrtzvrWU
Political references
Bangladesh unrest cited by Indian political figures
Maharashtra will vote in a single phase on November 20, with results declared on November 23. The 288-member Maharashtra Assembly's term ends on November 26. Alongside Maharashtra, Jharkhand will also go to the polls. The assembly elections will take place in two phases—November 13 and November 20—with the results also announced on November 23.