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Kumbh, Holi strong message to those against Sanatan: Yogi Adityanath

He emphasised that Sanatan Dharma is not divided, saying that the idea of division exists only in the minds of those who try to defame it

CM Yogi Adityanath at a janta darshan in Gorakhpur on Saturday (Express)

CHIEF MINISTER Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that after the Maha Kumbh Mela, Holi has “given a strong message to those opposing Sanatan Dharma.”

Adityanath was addressing a ‘Holi Milan’ event in Gorakhpur. “Holi itself is an answer to those who question and criticise its traditions. Those who malign Sanatan Dharma by falsely claiming it is divided by caste, sect, region, or language have received a clear response — first through the grand Maha Kumbh and now through Holi.” He said, “On Holi, every Indian, every follower of Sanatan Dharma, embraced one another, applied colours and strengthened India’s eternal traditions with joy and enthusiasm. This is our greatest strength.”

He emphasised that Sanatan Dharma is not divided, saying that the idea of division exists only in the minds of those who try to defame it.

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“The real division lies in the thinking of those who spread negativity about Sanatan Dharma. Their minds are polluted,” he remarked. The CM said India endured foreign invasions in the past and invaders attempted to disrupt festivals such as Holi, Diwali and grand events such as Maha Kumbh, but the “deep faith of Sanatanis always prevailed.”

He said Sanatan Dharma is “not just a religion but a way of life, one that continuously evolves and corrects itself through festivals and traditions.”

Adityanath said he personally monitored Holi celebrations across UP, ensuring that people enjoyed the festival with joy and enthusiasm.

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