Lucknow : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was at his witty best during the Winter Session, successfully cornering the Samajwadi Party, Congress, and other opposition parties on key issues accountable. He cornered them on key issues such as Sambhal, Bahraich, the Constitution, and communal riots, making them face the truth. CM Yogi made it clear that only the traditions of Ram, Krishna, and Buddha will endure in India, not those of Babur and Aurangzeb.
Addressing the situation in Sambhal, CM Yogi pointed out a historical divide between Turks and Pathans. He recalled that Shafiqur Rahman Barq, a former SP MP (now deceased), had once proclaimed himself not as an Indian citizen, but as a descendant of Babur. The Chief Minister then posed a stark question to the opposition: “Will you uphold the legacy of invaders, or the traditions of Ram, Krishna, and Buddha?” He reiterated, “Only the tradition of Ram, Krishna, and Buddha will endure in India, not that of Babur and Aurangzeb.”
CM Yogi questioned why there is no issue when a Muharram or any Muslim procession passes peacefully through a Hindu locality or in front of a temple, but problems arise when a Hindu procession passes through a mosque or a Muslim-majority area. “Can’t the saffron flag be raised on Indian soil?” he asked. “If a Muslim procession can pass through a Hindu locality and in front of a temple, why can’t a Hindu procession pass through a Muslim locality?”
He further emphasized that the slogan “Jai Shri Ram” is not provocative; it is a reflection of our faith. “If I tell you tomorrow that we don’t like the slogan ‘Allah-u-Akbar,’ will you be okay with that?” CM Yogi asked.
The Chief Minister also addressed opposition leaders, stating, “If you had read Baburnama, you would not be engaging in this debate. Your politics has been about Baatne and Katvane, but we have made it clear—’Na Batenge, Na Katenge.”‘
Referring to NCRB data, CM Yogi highlighted that communal riots in Uttar Pradesh have dropped by 97 to 99 percent since 2017. “Since 2017, there have been no riots in UP. But between 2012 and 2017, during the Samajwadi Party’s tenure, there were 815 communal riots, and 192 people lost their lives. From 2007 to 2011, there were 616 incidents, with 121 deaths,” he pointed out.
The CM recalled the long history of communal unrest in Sambhal, which has been a hotspot since 1947. “There were deaths and riots in 1947, and 1948, and continued unrest through the decades, with significant violence in 1978, where 184 Hindus were burned alive. In 1980-1982, there were more riots, and in 1990-1992, five people were killed. A total of 209 Hindus lost their lives in Sambhal since 1947,” he said. He also described the brutality of the 1978 riots, where Vaishya’s limbs and throat were cut.
CM Yogi assured the House that anyone involved in stone-pelting or attempting to disrupt peace will be strictly dealt with and will not be spared.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged the opposition to read the preamble of Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s original Constitution and review the fundamental rights it guarantees. “If you examine its pages, you will find references to Ram, Krishna, Bajrang Bali, and Buddha. The philosophy of India’s rich tradition is embedded within this Constitution, yet the words ‘secular’, ‘sectarian’, or ‘socialism’ do not appear anywhere in the original document,” the CM remarked.
Taking a dig at the Samajwadi Party, he added, “As soon as the truth about your actions in Sambhal came to light, the public declared ‘Safachat’.”
He further pointed out that in the recent by-election, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the NDA alliance secured 7 out of 9 seats. “Chachhu, was a little kinder, or else Karhal and Sisamau will also be swept clean,” the CM joked. He added, “The victories in Kundarki, Katehari, Khair, Majhwa, Ghaziabad, Mirapur, and Phulpur are victories for the Constitution of India.”
The CM emphasized that India is the only country where the majority community is not asking for special rights, but instead is advocating for a uniform civil code. He supported the statement made by the Hon’ble Judge of the Allahabad High Court on the Uniform Civil Code and criticized the SP and Congress for their motion of no-confidence against the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. “These parties are trying to pressure constitutional institutions to align with their views by force,” he said.
CM Yogi also targeted the opposition over electricity theft in Sambhal, revealing that mini power stations are being run from religious places in the region. “Many mosques were found with illegal sub-stations where free connections were distributed,” he said. “While the state’s power corporation reports a line loss of less than 30%, in Deepasrai and Mirasrai localities of Sambhal, the losses are 78% and 82%, respectively. This is nothing but the looting of the country’s resources,” the Chief Minister concluded.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the administration is handling the Bahraich and Sambhal incidents with fairness and transparency. He said, “A judicial commission has been established to investigate the Sambhal incident, with its members tasked to record statements, hear all parties, and uncover the truth.”
The CM highlighted the importance of maintaining peace ahead of the 2025 Mahakumbh, the world’s largest spiritual, religious, and social gathering. Addressing the opposition, he urged them not to disrupt the state’s harmony with irresponsible statements or actions.
CM Yogi reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Uttar Pradesh’s 25 crore residents. “Any attempts at anarchy or stone-pelting will be dealt with firmly. Those who defy the law or disregard court orders will face strict action,” he warned.
