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In a unique campaign move, independent candidate Pandit Keshav Dev from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was spotted wearing a pair of slippers around his neck while engaging in poll campaigns in the city today. The candidate, making the most of his allotted poll symbol by the Election Commission of India, donned the slippers proudly as a symbol of his anti-corruption stance.
In videos and social media posts, Keshav Dev, accompanied by his party supporters, was seen wearing a white turban and a garland of slippers while interacting with people on the streets. His message resonated with the crowd as he urged them to “chase away the corrupt with slippers.”
Identifying himself as an independent candidate from the Anti-Corruption Force party in Aligarh, Dev emphasized his commitment to fighting corruption. His campaign slogan, “Chapal lagao brashtacharion ko bhagao (chase away the corrupt with slippers),” struck a chord with voters.
The Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh, the state with the highest number of MPs, are scheduled to be conducted in seven phases starting from April 19. Aligarh will go to polls in the second phase on April 26.
As the electoral battle heats up, candidates are employing innovative tactics to connect with voters and convey their messages. Pandit Keshav Dev’s unconventional approach underscores the importance of grassroots movements and anti-corruption sentiments in the political landscape.
