‘The tradition of Ram, Krishna and Buddha will continue, not that of Babar and Aurangzeb’

On the first day of the winter session of Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath fiercely targeted the opposition. Amidst the uproar by the opposition regarding Sambhal, the Chief Minister clearly said that it is the responsibility of the administration to follow the orders of the court in the state and the administration is doing the same in Sambhal. He warned the opposition that only the tradition of Ram, Krishna and Buddha will continue in India, not that of Babar and Aurangzeb.

CM Yogi’s strong comment on Sambhal controversy

After the opposition raised questions on the administrative action in Sambhal, CM Yogi said simply:

• ‘It was a great kindness by not disturbing the temple, but why were 22 wells filled?’
  Taking a dig at SP (Samajwadi Party), the Chief Minister said that they did not dare to touch the temple, but who closed the 22 wells and how were the idols found there?
• ‘Why bother with the notice?’
  He asked that if the administration is following the law then why should anyone face any problem.

Turk-Pathan dispute and target on Shafiqur Rahman Burke

Referring to the ongoing Turk-Pathan dispute in Sambhal, CM Yogi said that this problem is not of today.

• Attack on Burke: Taking on former SP MP Shafiqur Rahman Burke, he said, “Burke did not call himself a citizen of India, but a child of Babar.”
• direct question: Yogi said, “You have to decide whether you follow the tradition of Ram, Krishna and Buddha or consider the invaders as your ideals.”

‘Issue of illegal electricity connections and substations’

Raising the issue of electricity theft and illegal substations in Sambhal, the Chief Minister alleged that mini stations were being operated illegally from religious places.

• Free connection issue: The Chief Minister said that illegal substations were built in many mosques, where free electricity connections were being distributed.
• Referring to Line Loss: He revealed that the average line loss of the Power Corporation is 30%, but in Deepasarai and Mirasarai areas of Sambhal it is 78% and 82% respectively. He termed it as “open looting of the country’s resources”.

sharp jibe at the opposition

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly reprimanded the opposition and said:

• ‘When the truth comes out, I feel bad.’
  He said that when the truth comes out, the opposition feels uncomfortable. Those who cannot level themselves, do only evil.
• ‘There is no truth in your evil.’
  Yogi said that the opposition’s criticism is biased and weakens the foundation of democracy.

Strict stance on festivals

The Chief Minister warned those creating controversy during Hindu festivals.

• He clearly said that if there is no problem during the festivals of Muslims or other religions, then any kind of hindrance on Hindu festivals will not be accepted.
• “If anyone creates a problem, the government will deal with it strictly.”

Conclusion: Yogi favors tradition and law

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while cornering the opposition in the winter session, made it clear that the government will take a strict stance regarding law and order and cultural traditions in the state. He put the opposition in the dock on issues ranging from Sambhal dispute to electricity theft and obstacles arising during festivals. Also, while describing the traditions of Ram, Krishna and Buddha as the identity of India, he made it clear that the traditions of the invaders will have no place.