Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, during his address at a public rally in Ghaziabad, cleverly incorporated the 'moye moye' trend to mock the opposition INDIA bloc, implying that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) would not be a formidable contender against the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Singh's remarks highlighted the potential difficulties the opposition would face due to their fragmented coalition and self-serving motives, leading him to confidently assert that even if the opposition were to unify, they would struggle to present a substantial challenge to the NDA's dominance.
The 'moye moye' trend, inspired by a Serbian song called 'Dzanum' but known as "Moye More", became a sensation on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, despite its original serious undertones. This trend took an amusing turn on Indian social media, with users generating memes and reels set to the infectious rhythm of the song, creating a light-hearted atmosphere amidst the political landscape. During his speech, Singh also campaigned for Atul Garg, the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Ghaziabad, who entered the race after Union Minister Gen (retd) VK Singh stepped back. Singh used the platform to showcase Prime Minister Narendra Modi's achievements, particularly in facilitating the safe return of Indian citizens stranded in conflict-ridden Ukraine, where over 22,500 Indian students were repatriated, highlighting India's pivotal role in negotiating a temporary ceasefire.
Nevertheless, despite the exaggerated claims by some BJP officials, it should be noted that the Ministry of External Affairs has denied assertions that Russia paused military operations in Ukraine to aid in evacuating Indian nationals, underscoring the importance of verifying information before accepting it as fact.