Yogi Adityanath Condemns Glorification of Invaders, Calls It Act of Treason.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a strong and unequivocal statement on Thursday, asserted that glorifying invaders who had attacked India’s rich heritage and dishonored its people was nothing short of treason. He emphasized that this was something the ‘new India’ would never tolerate.
Adityanath’s remarks come amid an ongoing controversy regarding demands to remove the tomb of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, located in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. He issued a stern warning against honoring historical figures who were responsible for attempting to dismantle the Sanatan culture and Indian civilization.
Speaking at a public gathering in Bahraich, the Chief Minister stated, “Glorifying invaders means strengthening the very roots of treason. New India will never accept those who insult our great ancestors and praise those who attacked our civilization, violated our women, and struck at our faith.”
He further stressed that at a time when the entire world was recognizing and appreciating India’s vast cultural heritage, it was the duty of every citizen to uphold the legacy of their great leaders rather than eulogizing those who had sought to erase the nation’s identity.
Adityanath’s remarks were made while he was reflecting on the recently concluded Maha Kumbh held in Prayagraj, an event he described as the “largest human congregation ever witnessed in history.” He highlighted the significance of this grand festival, which represents India’s deep-rooted spiritual traditions and unwavering cultural strength.
He also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speech in Parliament, in which Modi praised Uttar Pradesh for successfully organizing the grand event. The prime minister had highlighted that the Maha Kumbh witnessed unprecedented participation of over 66 crore devotees, who gathered at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati rivers.
Expressing his pride in India’s cultural and religious traditions, Adityanath stated that no other country in the world had ever hosted an event of such an enormous scale. “Nowhere else in the world has such a massive event taken place, and no other country can organize something of this magnitude. The Maha Kumbh stands as a testament to India’s eternal Sanatan culture, a tradition that will continue to inspire generations to come,” he said.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed that India’s cultural identity and heritage must be preserved and celebrated rather than undermined. He urged citizens to recognize and honor those who contributed to India’s civilization rather than those who sought to destroy it.
Adityanath’s speech resonated with many in attendance, as he reinforced the importance of respecting the country’s great historical figures and ensuring that India’s cultural and religious identity remains strong in the years to come.