Yogi: Ram’s Traditions Will Remain in India

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a statement in the state Assembly.
2. Yogi stated that the traditions of Ram, Krishna, and Buddha will remain in India.
3. He spoke of erasing the legacies of Babur and Aurangzeb.
4. Yogi questioned the restrictions on Hindu processions in Muslim-dominated areas.
5. He described the slogan ‘Jai Shri Ram’ as a symbol of faith.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Yogi’s Statement: Ram’s Traditions in India

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated in the state Assembly on Monday that only the traditions of Lord Ram, Krishna, and Buddha will remain in India. Yogi Adityanath was reacting to the Opposition’s suggestion that Hindu rallies in Muslim-dominated areas could incite communal violence. He stated that the legacies of Babur and Aurangzeb will fade. Yogi Adityanath emphasized that India’s culture is eternal. He also criticized opposition parties.

Constitution and the Right to Processions

The Chief Minister questioned, “Where is it written in the Constitution that a Hindu procession cannot be taken out in a Muslim-dominated area?” He continued, “When you stop it, the reaction from the Hindu side also comes that we will also not let it go. I am surprised by these things that the procession will not be allowed in front of the mosque. Does this road belong to anyone? It is a public road, how can you stop anyone?” Yogi clarified that every citizen has religious freedom.

Jai Shri Ram: A Symbol of Faith

The Chief Minister referred to a recent incident in Bahraich where a traditional procession was halted. He said, “All arrangements were completed to take that traditional procession forward. But to say that provocative slogans were being raised. The slogan of Jai Shri Ram is not provocative, it is the slogan of our devotion, a symbol of our faith.” Yogi affirmed that the slogan is part of their culture.

Considerations on Other Religious Slogans

Yogi further added, “Tomorrow, if I tell you that we do not like the slogan of Allahu Akbar, will you like it?” He emphasized respecting religious freedom. He mentioned that their heritage is vast and ancient. Yogi stated he could spend his entire life with the salutations of ‘Jai Shri Ram,’ ‘Har Har Mahadev,’ and ‘Radhe Radhe’. He expressed that they do not need any other salutation.

History and Communal Violence

Yogi also mentioned historical texts, stating that the Baburnama records that a temple was destroyed to construct a structure. He added that 209 Hindus were killed in Sambhal since 1947, criticizing those who sympathize only with Muslim victims. “Those who shed crocodile tears did not say a word about innocent Hindus,” he stated. Yogi voiced his strong opinions on the issue.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

Yogi Adityanath stated that the traditions of Ram, Krishna, and Buddha will remain in India, not Babur’s. He also questioned restrictions on Hindu processions in Muslim-dominated areas. Yogi described ‘Jai Shri Ram’ as a symbol of faith. He criticized the opposition. His comments on India’s cultural identity are significant.

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