U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath: Nature, DNA of what happened in Ayodhya, Sambhal in Babur’s era and now Bangladesh same

File picture of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.
| Photo Credit: ANI

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday (December 5, 2024) accused the Opposition parties of trying to divide society, saying what Mughal ruler Babur’s army did in Ayodhya and Sambhal is what is happening in Bangladesh.

The Chief Minister, who was in the temple town for the inauguration of the 43rd Ramayan Mela, said Lord Ram united the whole society.

“Had we given importance to unity and not let the strategy of nation’s enemies succeed in creating social animosity, this country would have never become a slave. Our pilgrimages would not have become impure. A handful of invaders would not have dared to invade us and and would be crushed by India’s brave soldiers,” Mr. Adityanath said.

“But those creating obstacles within the society were able to succeed. Their genes remain the same even today. Those who indulge in caste-based politics to shatter the social fabric are still active,” the CM said.

“… 500 years ago, a general of Babur committed certain deeds in Ayodhya, similar acts in Sambhal, and what is happening today in Bangladesh. The nature and DNA of all three are the same,” he added.

The BJP leader said if someone believes that what is happening in India was dissimilar to what happened in Bangladesh then they are mistaken.

“Divisive elements are there already, tearing apart the social fabric, breaking social unity, and making full arrangements ‘aapko kaatne aur katwaane ka’,” he said.

“These divisive forces include many who have purchased properties in countries around the world. When a crisis strikes here, they will flee to those places, leaving the people here to suffer and die. This is what they do,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Opposition accused Mr. Adityanath of indulging in “divisive politics” and peddling “false narratives”. Congress MP Tariq Anwar said his language doesn’t behove of a Chief Minister.

“It is surprising and saddening that being a big leader of the BJP and the Chief Minister of a large State like Uttar Pradesh, he uses such language which is aimed at dividing people,” Mr. Anwar said.

Another Congress MP, Mohammad Javed, expressed sadness over the developments in Bangladesh and also in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal.

“Innocent people are facing difficulties. Five people have been killed and the leader of the opposition is being stopped from visiting Sambhal. We will demand justice from the government,” he said.

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram alleged the idea of revisiting history and trying to peddle “false narratives” is part of BJP’s propaganda. “We really should be talking of people’s issues of the day instead of revisiting history and agitating about it,” he said.

Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav said the BJP government of the state should worry about the death of newborns in Jhansi hospital, unemployment, farmers’ income, issues of electricity, roads and fertilizers.

“If he (Adityanath) is that religious a person, he should tell us when will he free Kailash Mansarovar from China. Hindus of the country want that they should not need a visa for Kailash Mansarovar,” Mr. Yadav said.