Ranchi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's remark 'Bantenge to Katenge' has added fuel to the fire amid impending elections in various states and Jharkhand is not insulated from it. The communal speech has been vehemently censured by Congress while receiving a warm welcome from the BJP.
Jharkhand BJP spokesperson Animesh Kumar Singh said it was a far-reaching issue in the society. The most important thing is that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has come in support of Adityanath to unite the society. All castes and communities of the country will have to unite to realise the long-cherished dream of BJP.
Retorting to the opposition's criticism, Kumar said people with negative mindsets had the knack of finding negativity in every matter.
"In the same way that if you wear black glasses, you will see black and if you wear white glasses, you will see white. The society must move forward with positive thinking," he said.
Jharkhand Congress spokesperson Rakesh Sinha slammed Yogi, saying BJP's comments were always directed at creating fissures in the society.
"It will not have any effect in upcoming elections and the people of Jharkhand know BJP's intention as during the Lok Sabha elections, the party leadership starting from the Prime Minister tried to mislead by delivering unrelenting statements, which the people of Jharkhand rejected," he said.
On August 26, Adityanath attended a program in Agra where addressing a public meeting he said nothing could be done better keeping the nation united.
Yohi gave the clarion call ‘Batenge to katenge....Ek rahenge to nek rakenge (We will be slaughtered if divided... Staying United will make us worthy)‘ in an October 26 rally in Agra while addressing a public meeting. The slogan originates from the recent atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh after the Sheikh Hasina-led government was overthrown.
Though the remark has drawn flak from across political corners, RSS came in support calling it a lifetime vow of the outfit.
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