Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, launched a sharp attack on the Congress, emphasizing his slogan “Ek hain toh safe hain” (United, we are safe) and declaring it has become the country’s new “maha-mantra.” Speaking to BJP workers at the party headquarters in New Delhi, PM Modi reiterated the message of unity as the key takeaway from the recent Maharashtra elections.”
After Haryana, the biggest takeaway from Maharashtra is the message of unity. ‘Ek hain toh safe hain’ has now emerged as the ‘maha-mantra’ of the nation,” the Prime Minister stated.
He further highlighted how this sentiment of unity had effectively countered the forces attempting to sow division along lines of caste, religion, language, and region. “This mantra has taught a lesson to those who promote division. It has punished them. Tribals, OBCs, Dalits, and every section of society have come together in support of the BJP-NDA. This victory is a strong rebuttal to the Congress and the INDIA alliance’s divisive agenda,” he added.
In a stunning electoral performance, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious in Maharashtra, securing 230 of the 288 Assembly seats, retaining its dominance. The opposition bloc, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which had hopes of reclaiming power, was left trailing with only 50 seats.
PM Modi praised the BJP-led alliance for its historic win, stating, “Maharashtra has broken all records. This is the biggest victory for any party or pre-poll alliance in Maharashtra in the last 50 years. It is the third consecutive time that the people of Maharashtra have blessed the alliance led by BJP.”
Mocking the Congress and INDIA bloc, the Prime Minister pointed out, “BJP has secured more seats than Congress and its allies. Maharashtra is now the sixth state in India to give a consecutive three-time mandate to the BJP.”
In the Maharashtra elections, the BJP led in 133 of the 149 seats it contested. The Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) followed with 56 seats, while Ajit Pawar’s NCP won 41 seats. On the other hand, the Congress was ahead in just 16 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) in 21, and the NCP (SP) in 10.
The overwhelming victory in Maharashtra further solidifies the BJP’s position as the dominant political force in the state.
