‘Glorifying invaders act of treason’: UP CM Yogi Adityanath amid Aurangzeb row | India News

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath mentioned on Thursday that endorsing invaders who attacked India’s cultural heritage and disrespected its individuals constitutes an act of treason.
The chief minister’s remark comes within the backdrop of ongoing row over the elimination of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.
Speaking at a public occasion in Bahraich, Yogi mentioned, “Glorifying invaders means strengthening the very roots of treason. New India will never accept those who insult our great ancestors and praise those who attacked our civilisation, violated our women, and struck at our faith.”
“At a time when the world recognises India’s cultural legacy, every citizen has an obligation to maintain respect for our distinguished leaders, rather than praise those who attempted to eliminate our identity,” he additional added.
The Uttar Pradesh chief minister made the feedback whereas discussing the recently-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
Yogi referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s current deal with, the place PM Modi counseled Uttar Pradesh for internet hosting the occasion that drew “over 66 crore devotees” to the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the magical Saraswati.
“No other nation has hosted such an enormous event, nor can any country organise something of this magnitude. The Maha Kumbh demonstrated India’s enduring Sanatan culture, which shall continue to motivate future generations,” Yogi mentioned.
In Maharashtra’s Nagpur, thirty-three police personnel, together with three DCP-rank officers, sustained accidents when mobs turned violent, damaging automobiles, throwing petrol bombs and stones at police, and attacking residences.
Rumours a few ‘chadar’ with holy inscriptions being burnt throughout protests led by VHP searching for the elimination of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb, situated in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, was the prima facie set off for violence.
Nagpur Police have arrested 50 individuals, together with seven minors in reference to the violent clashes.