Yogi Adityanath now says 'ek hai toh safe hai' as Maharashtra gives massive victory to BJP-Mahayuti

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday reiterated his election war cry "batenge to katenge" after BJP-led NDA secured lead in 7 out of 9 seats in the by-election for Lok Sabha. The CM, however, refrained from using it for Maharashtra election results and instead supported PM Modi's 'ek hai, toh safe hai' pitch.

Taking to X, Yogi thanked the voters and said that the victory is a testament to people's unwavering faith in the successful leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.



"The victory of the BJP-NDA in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly by-elections is a testament to the people's unwavering faith in the successful leadership and guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I express my gratitude to the respected voters of Uttar Pradesh who voted for the good governance and development of Uttar Pradesh and hearty congratulations to all the winning candidates!" Yogi said.

"This victory is the result of the security, good governance and public welfare policies of the double engine government and the tireless hard work of dedicated workers. Batenge to katenge. Ek rahenge-safe rahenge," he added

Ek hain to 'safe' hain

UP CM also congratulated BJP-Mahayuti after its sweeping victory in Maharashtra assembly elections. Yogi, however, refrained from using his slogan and used PM Modi's poll pitch in Maharashtra -- 'Ek hai toh safe hai' (We are safe, only if united).

"Hearty congratulations to BJP-Mahayuti for the historic victory in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections-2024! Under the leadership and guidance of the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, there is the blessing of the people for security, prosperity and good governance," Yogi said



"Hearty congratulations to all the officials and workers of BJP for this historic victory of Maharashtra and greetings to the people! If there is one then it is safe," he added.

This comes after deputy chief minister NCP chief Ajit Pawar indirectly distanced himself from UP CM's slogan during the campaign and said that people from 'outside' make such statements, but Maharashtra has always maintained communal harmony.

"Nobody should compare Maharashtra with the other states. People here have always ensured communal harmony. Some from outside come here and make statements, but Maharashtra has never accepted any communal division. The state follows the secular ideology of Shahu (Maharaj), (Jyotiba) Phule, and (Babasaheb) Ambedkar," he said.

The Mahayuti alliance has achieved a significant victory, securing leads in over 220 seats and surpassing the required majority threshold.

Following the alliance's success in crossing the halfway mark in Maharashtra, BJP workers began festivities at their Mumbai office, distributing sweets.

While the opposition faced a decisive setback in Maharashtra, they found some solace in Jharkhand, as voters in both states opted to maintain the status quo rather than embrace change.



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