'If You Want To Live In India...': Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Makes Big Statement

Ashoknagar: In a big statement,  Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said  that if one has to live in India then that person will have to say "Bharat mein rehna hoga toh Ram, Krishna ki jai kehna hoga" (If one wishes to live in India, they must say 'Hail Ram and Krishna')."

Addressing a program in Ashoknagar district on Monday, Madhya Pradesh CM said, "Be it Rahim or Raskhan, they remained connected to this land, and that's why we remember them today. But be warned, 'jo yahan ka khata hai aur kahin aur ka bajata hai, yeh nahi chalega. Bharat mein rehna hoga toh Ram, Krishna ki jai kehna hoga; inke bahar kuch nahi hai' (Those who benefit from this land but serve elsewhere, this will not be tolerated. If one wishes to live in India, they must say 'Hail Ram and Krishna'; there is nothing beyond them)."

MP CM Says ‘Eating Food of Our Land And Singing Praise of Others Won’t Be Tolerated’

"We wish to respect everyone in the country. We never disrespect anyone here. Today, I visited Handloom Park in Chanderi, Ashoknagar, where both Hindus and Muslims are working hard. Applause to all of them. We maintain a sense of purity towards everyone. You have the freedom to practise any religion, but patriotism should be the priority."

Congress Questions MP CM’s remarks

Congress leader Kunal Choudhary hit back at the Chief Minister's remarks saying that leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should understand that the essence of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna is love.

"First and foremost, the CM himself and the BJP leaders should understand that the essence of Ram and Krishna is love. There was no conflict with caste, religion, or sect; if there was a fight, it was against those who destroyed humanity and worked against it, be it Ravana or Kansa," Choudhary was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. 

“The Chief Minister should strive to explain the essence of Ram, which teaches how to live life within bounds, and the essence of Krishna, who, despite being the Lord of Dwarka, maintained a close friendship with Sudama. This is the sentiment that should be understood,” he added.