Hindus Safe If United: Yogi Tells Arnab At Historic Mahakumbh Mahasamelan

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , in his biggest interview with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, discussed at length, the importance of Sanatan and the significance of Mahakumbh. The UP CM also lashed out at the Opposition over the Waqf Board, violence in Sambhal and it's failed attempts at maligning the image of the government, . This conversation took place at the Mahakumbh Mahasammelan hosted by Republic Bharat today in the city of Lucknow, to commemorate the upcoming historic Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The event is being attended by several seers and top leaders.

UP CM Yogi Adiyanath at RBharat Mahakumbh Mahasammelan with Arnab Goswami

In his conversation with Arnab Goswami, UP CM talked about how the ‘Sanatan Parampara’ is the oldest tradition which cannot be compared with any other religion and how Kumbh and Mahakumbh are part of our traditional and cultural legacy. The Uttar Pradesh CM further termed Mahakumbh as the ‘Mahaparv of this tradition and legacy’. Appreciating India's rich and inspiring history, Yogi Adityanath said that the Mahakumbh has transcended its religious origins , highlighting the tradition of guru-shishya parampara, Ved Vyasa's Mahabharata.

The Chief Minister praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making Mahakumbh the ‘largest festival’ and how the state and central government have worked together to make this event a success. He said that it is because of PM Modi, that UNESCO has recognised the Mahakumbh and India as a country is grateful for a leader like him. He further said that organising Mahakumbh successfully is his sole aim and that is what the people of the state also want.

‘Batenge toh Katenge’: UP CM Calls For Hindu Unity

During his conversation at the Republic Bharat Mahakumbh Mahasammelan, UP CM Yogi Adityanath called for Hindu unity and National Unity which is a shared essence, reiterating the slogans ‘Batenge to katenge’ and ‘Ek hain toh safe hain’. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said that the Mahakumbh symbolises that there are no divisions in the society, it doesn't differentiate on the basis of caste and region.

CM Yogi's Scathing Attack on ‘Those Dining in Foreign Plates’

The UP CM also launched an attack on the Opposition terming them as ‘danav’ for playing divisive politics and further said that those who are dining in foreign plates, are tarnishing the government's image; the BJP leader also said that those who call themselves ‘accidental’, cannot be called Hindu. Yogi Adityanath also spoke about how several leaders of the Opposition do not have the morals to visit the Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya and that ‘those who roam around with the Constitution’, are the ones to have violated it the most.

‘Waqf Board or the Board of Mafias?'

Further, CM Yogi Adityanath also questioned the ‘Waqf Board’, asking whether it is the Waqf Board or the ‘Board of Mafias' and assured that the government will acquire every inch of its land. At the Mahasammelan, UP CM said that the Kumbh traditions are present from before the existence of Waqf.

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister slammed the Samajwadi Party for ‘politics over Ram Manohar Lohia’ and asked them to study about Dr Lohia because they do not understand the true meaning of socialism. 

UP CM Breaks Silence on Sambhal Violence

Breaking silence on the Sambhal Violence in UP, Yogi Adityanath said that the survey orders were given by the judiciary but riots, conflict and chaos erupted in the district. The UP CM went on to say that baoris and temples in Sambhal were destroyed but no one took cognisance of the matter. UP CM Yogi also condemned any kind of damage or violence of any and every religious place. Comparing riots in Sambhal to a disease, Yogi Adityanath said that it must be treated before it escalates.

The UP CM went on to say that there has been ‘Islamization of Sambhal’ with Hindu symbols, architecture, statues and idols being demolished. He cited the ‘Ain-a-Akbari’ in which it has been mentioned that Mir Baki destroyed a temple in Sambhal and made a mosque in that place. Yogi Adityanath said that the people who think that destroying temples to build mosques is fine, must introspect.

‘Secular Word Added to Constitution by Congress '

Launching another attack on Congress, Yogi Adityanath said that the word ‘Secular’ was not part of the Preamble of the Constitution of India at first and was added later by the Congress, post the Emergency. The UP Chief Minister pointed out that the Congress has done several unconstitutional acts because the words ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’ were not part of the Ambedkar Constitution.

Republic Bharat's Mahakumbh Mahasammelan

To commemorate the historic Mahakumbh Mela set to begin on January 13, Republic Media Network is hosting a grand Mahakumbh Mahasammelan today, on January 8, 2025 (Wednesday) in Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be gracing the event with his presence and will join Republic Bharat’s Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami to discuss the significance of the Mahakumbh. Additionally, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar will provide insights into the high-tech security measures in place to ensure the safety of this historic event.

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