Published 10:05 IST, March 16th 2019
After 'Modi Hai To Mumkin Hai' slogan, BJP launches #MainBhiChowkidar campaign. Here's what it is
Aimed at bringing people together and suggesting anyone who fights and stands up against the wrong is a 'chowkidaar', the party is hoping to recreate the 'Chai pe charcha' campaign magic which began prior to 2014 polls
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gone into full election mood as it announced a new campaign named #MainBhiChowkidaar to tackle the opposition and its 'chowkidaar' attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Aimed at bringing people together and suggesting anyone who fights and stands up against the wrong is a 'chowkidaar', the party is hoping to recreate the 'Chai pe charcha' campaign magic which began prior to 2014 polls following chaiwala jibe by Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on PM Modi.
The Prime Minister began this campaign through a Twitter post of his, wherein he complimented all those working for the betterment of the society by calling them as chowkidaar.
"Your Chowkidar is standing firm & serving the nation. But, I am not alone. Everyone who is fighting corruption, dirt, social evils is a Chowkidar. Everyone working hard for the progress of India is a Chowkidar. Today, every Indian is saying-#MainBhiChowkidar," his message along with a video read.
"This campaign will also further drive the narrative of PM’s strong and decisive image which multiple surveys have conveyed is the main factor in the upcoming elections," BJP's statement on the campaign read.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi has been at the forefront of a 'chowkidaar chor hai' attack on PM Modi. The BJP, after conducting surveys, reportedly found out that the jibes by the Gandhi scion wasn't going down well with the people of this country, and hence, they are now aiming to use that very jibe to their benefit.
PM Modi will also interact with people from across the country on March 31 as a part of this campaign. Further, in order to engage more and more followers on Twitter, the party will send personalized message from the Prime Minister to those who take part in this campaign.
This new campaign comes just a couple of days after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced his party's slogan for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will be "Modi Hai To Mumkin Hai".
09:26 IST, March 16th 2019