In the wake of the Lok Sabha election results, a meeting of newly elected MPs took place at Parliament, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gesture towards Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stirred speculation regarding the state of BJP unity. The viral video capturing PM Modi patting Adityanath’s back and Adityanath bowing down in respect is interpreted as a significant message, dispelling rumors of discord between the two BJP stalwarts.
PM Modi taps Yogi ji’s shoulder… pic.twitter.com/O4G8snXPH3
— Mr Sinha (Modi’s family) (@MrSinha_) June 7, 2024
The spotlight on Uttar Pradesh’s electoral outcomes intensified as several Union Ministers lost their seats, resulting in the BJP’s reduced tally to 33 seats from 62 in 2019. Despite being a traditional bastion of the BJP, the surprising resurgence of the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Akhilesh Yadav has shifted political dynamics. Experts credit the SP’s campaign narrative of empowerment for marginalized communities for its electoral success, with over 86% of the party’s elected MPs coming from OBC, Dalit, and Muslim backgrounds.
Birthday wishes to Uttar Pradesh CM, @myogiadityanath Ji on his birthday. He is working for UP’s progress and for empowering the poor and downtrodden. I wish him a long and healthy life in the times to come.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2024
Speculative reactions from netizens flooded social media platforms, drawing parallels to historical gestures within the BJP. This follows PM Narendra Modi’s recent birthday wishes to Yogi Adityanath on his 52nd birthday, where he praised the UP CM’s contributions towards the state’s progress and empowerment of the poor and downtrodden.
आपकी आत्मीय एवं ऊर्जावान शुभकामनाएं मेरे लिए अथाह प्रेरणा का स्रोत हैं।
आपके यशस्वी मार्गदर्शन में विरासत और विकास को संजोए ‘आत्मनिर्भर उत्तर प्रदेश-विकसित उत्तर प्रदेश’ की संकल्पना साकार हो रही है।
शुभेच्छाओं हेतु हार्दिक आभार! https://t.co/KUyMcpt25V
— Yogi Adityanath (मोदी का परिवार) (@myogiadityanath) June 5, 2024
The meeting, held at the Samvidhan Sadan of the Parliament building, witnessed PM Modi’s reverence as he touched the Constitution of India with his forehead upon arrival, greeted by chants of ‘Modi Modi’. The symbolic gestures and interactions between key BJP leaders continue to be scrutinized amidst shifting political landscapes and electoral challenges.