Honouring invaders an act of treason, not acceptable: Yogi Adityanath
India, he asserted, will not accept those who insult its great men, glorify invaders who trampled Sanatan culture, dishonored daughters and attacked people's faith.
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UP Chief Minister Yogi AdityanathChief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that honouring invaders amounted to strengthening the very foundation of treason, something which is not acceptable in independent India.
His remark came in the wake of the ongoing controversy over the demands to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra and the Uttar Pradesh government’s denial to give permission for the Neja Mela in Sambhal held in the memory of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi, who allegedly played a role in looting the Somnath temple in the 11th century.
Speaking at an event during his visit to Bahraich, the Chief Minister said, “Today, as the world praises India’s Sanatan culture and traditions, it becomes the duty of every citizen to show respect and reverence for the great men of India. In such times, no invader should be glorified. Doing so is laying the foundation of treason, which independent India cannot tolerate.”
India, he asserted, will not accept those who insult its great men, glorify invaders who trampled Sanatan culture, dishonored daughters and attacked people’s faith.
Underlining Bahraich’s connection with India’s ancient rishi-muni tradition, Adityanath remarked, “It is believed that Maharishi Balark’s famous ashram was located in Bahraich, and the district derives its name from Balark Rishi. This is the same historic land where Maharaja Suheldev hoisted victory flag by defeating a foreign invader.”
He added, “The courage and valour displayed by Maharaja Suheldev ensured that for 150 years, no foreign invader dared to attack India. But there were attempts to strip this sacred land of Bahraich of its identity.”
When the Bharatiya Janata Party formed government in 2017, over 33 lakh revenue cases were pending in the state, he said. “We have provided justice to the poor by settling all 33 lakh cases. Additionally, through the Anti-Land Mafia Task Force, we freed 64,000 acres of illegally occupied land, paving the way for increased investment in the state,” he claimed.
Highlighting Bahraich’s immense potential, he remarked, “Situated on the banks of the Ghaghra and Saryu rivers, this district boasts a wildlife sanctuary at Katerniaghat, a newly established medical college, and Vijay Smarak of Maharaja Suheldev. This was once a district plagued by disorder and anarchy, but today, no one can disturb peace in Bahraich.”
“Before 2017, the district’s GDP was merely Rs 6,934 crore, but by 2023-24, it surged past Rs 25,000 crore — a multifold increase. Bahraich has witnessed significant investment proposals, which means more employment opportunities and a stronger economy,” Adityanath said.
He also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speech in Parliament, in which the PM praised UP for hosting the Maha Kumbh for which over “66 crore devotees” gathered at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati. “Nowhere else in the world has such a massive event taken place, and no other country can organise something of this scale. The Maha Kumbh was a testament to India’s eternal Sanatan culture, which will inspire generations to come,” Adityanath said. — PTI inputs
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