In Aligarh, during a public meeting of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a bulldozer dance took place, the video of which is going viral on social media. A large crowd gathered to take a look on ‘break dance’ of the bulldozers, and people started chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’. Voting is scheduled for the Farrukhabad seat on May 13 in the Lok Sabha elections.
The election season in India is all about colourful events taking place and visual of supports. One of the incidents recently took place in Aligarh during a public meeting by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The event was an unusual performance of a ‘bulldozer dance’ that has since become an attractive point on social media.
The video of the dance went viral on various social media platforms, got mixed positive as well as negative reactions from viewers. The dance, performed by actual bulldozers, was an eye catching that drew attention of large crowd. some found it entertaining and innovative, others criticized it as an unnecessary display and waste of time.
The timing of this event was noticeable. With the Lok Sabha elections in power, such events of political theatre become more common as parties, to hold voters’ attention and make an impact. The Farrukhabad seat, where the voting is scheduled for May 13 in the fourth phase of the elections, is crucial for all parties into it.
He is the prominent figure in Uttar Pradesh. The presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the event created statements for viewers Adityanath, known for his strong face on issues related to religion and governance, politics. His speeches and actions, spark debates and controversies, and the bulldozer dance is just another example of it.
While the dance itself may seem like a planned beat, it is one of the larger trend in Indian politics. Elections have become more than just a battle of ideas and politics; they are now in a phase where parties compete not just for votes but also for attention and visibility.
In the era of social media and digital platforms, where every event is documented and shared widely and fluctuated worldwide, such events can have a significant impact on public perception. The viral nature of the bulldozer dance video is a result of this fact. Whether it will translate into votes for the ruling party remains to be seen, but one thing is clear – in Indian politics, entertainment and governance often go together.
Whether it’s bulldozer dances or controversial speeches, politicians will continue to use every tool at to sway voters and secure victory. As the Lok Sabha elections progress, we can expect more such incidents to grab headlines and capture the imagination and faces of the public and politicians.
Shilpa Chalke