UP polls: With ban on rallies, political parties turn to music to campaign

With the Election Commission having placed a ban on physical rallies at least till January 15 in light of rising Covid-19 cases, political parties in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh are turning to music to take their message to the people.

In Uttar Pradesh, there is a huge demand for political music albums at present. Local artists, folk singers and local musicians are being roped in to record songs for different parties.

A music album praising Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his party, the BJP, was recently launched by party member and Bhojpuri actor Dinesh Lal Yadav. Subsequently, a song in favour of Akhilesh Yadav turned out to be a big hit.

GORAKHPUR

In Gorakhpur, local folk singer Suraj Mishra Vyas has already sung several songs for UP CM Yogi Adityanath. He is now recording another song for the BJP which will be played in small towns and villages in the state.

As a supporter of CM Yogi Adityanath, he said he is contributing to the campaign through his music. “When these songs are sung by local artists, the people find it easy to connect with the party and its campaign,” he said.

Echoing the sentiment, local music composer Rahul said music is one of the most effective ways to take the campaign to the people.

Apart from Hindi music, folk and Bhojpuri songs are also creating a lasting impression among the people. Bhojpuri singers, hence, are also engaged in political assignments at present.

JAUNPUR

In Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh, the local studios are busy recording political songs.

Musician Ranjeet Rahi is composing songs for both the BJP and the Samajwadi Party at his studio. From composing tunes to writing lyrics, everything is done at his small music studio.

“There is a huge demand for songs in favour of Samajwadi Party here but I have requests from BJP and Congress too,” said Ranjeet Rahi.

Meanwhile, local Samajwadi Party leader Ravi Ranjha said he himself sings songs and writes lyrics for the party.

Folk singer Nitin Gautam said he supports BJP and is singing songs for UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

The Uttar Pradesh Assembly election will be held in seven phases in February and March this year.

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