India, Oct. 26 -- Following the Rajya Sabha elections in October 2026, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath reiterated his contentious "80 vs 20" slogan, which carries two interpretations.

Publicly, it is defined as 80% support for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and 20% for the INDIA bloc. Politically, however, it is widely viewed as defining Uttar Pradesh's (UP) demographic profile comprising roughly 80% Hindus and 20% Muslims.

Thus, when Yogi raises the slogan "batoge toh katoge" (if you divide, you are ruined) it acquires a communal hue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recast the phrase as "Saath rahoge, safe rahoge" (stay united, stay safe), emphasising the importance of Hindu unity under the Hindutva banner.

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