Viral Video: Eknath Shinde Relies on BJP Leader’s Help During Election Speech

With Maharashtra assembly elections approaching, political parties have ramped up their campaigns. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently campaigned in the rural areas of Latur, where he discussed various government schemes. However, during his speech, Shinde relied on a nearby BJP leader to help him recall the names of several schemes.

Starting with the slogan “Mata Surakshit, Toh Ghar Surakshit” (Safe Mother, Safe Home), he asked for assistance from the BJP leader standing beside him to name specific government programs. With some difficulty, Shinde managed to mention schemes like the "Mahatma Phule Yojana," "Jagruk Palak, Sudurda Balak," and "Aarogya Tarunai, Vaibhav Maharashtra." He also claimed that all state schemes were worthy of Guinness World Records.

A video of this moment has gone viral on social media, with netizens trolling the CM for needing a “human prompter” rather than a teleprompter. Some users criticized Shinde for depending on the BJP leader for his speech, sparking further debate online regarding his campaign approach.

Eknath bhau is old-fashioned. He doesn't use a teleprompter. He uses a human prompter. pic.twitter.com/qpW6Ka5Dbj

— PuNsTeR™ (@Pun_Starr) November 9, 2024