'Political Islam overlooked in history, inflicted big blow on Sanatan Dharma': Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (File photo/PTI)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said "political Islam" is largely overlooked in history, which he claimed has inflicted a big blow on Sanatan Dharma.

"Great warriors like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Guru Gobind Singh, Maharana Pratap, and Maharana Sanga waged battles against political Islam," Yogi said at an event in Gorakhpur.

The CM made the remarks while addressing the Vichar-Parivar Kutumb Sneh Milan and Deepotsav Se Rashtrotsav programmes, organised by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Gorakhpur division to mark the centenary year of the Sangh, on Tuesday evening, PTI reported.

The chief minister lauded the RSS for its pivotal role in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Highlighting the "dangers of political Islam", he claimed that while the nation discusses colonial resistance, it often overlooks this ideological challenge.

"Our ancestors fought not only against the British and French but also against political Islam; heroes like Veer Shivaji and Maharana Pratap stand testimony to this. There is talk of British colonialism, there is talk of French colonialism, but nowhere is there talk of political Islam, which undermined the faith," Adityanath said, PTI reported.

He said that during the RSS' 100-year journey, the impossible had been made possible.

"While members of the Samajwadi Party, the Congress, and the INDIA bloc questioned the Ram Temple, RSS volunteers remained steadfast in their resolve that the temple would be built. The Sangh endured restrictions, and its volunteers faced lathi-charge and bullets. Today, the magnificent Ram Temple stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment," Adityanath added.

He alleged that activities promoting "political Islam" continue under various guises.

The chief minister informed the gathering that Uttar Pradesh has banned the sale of Halal-certified products, and claimed that profits from such sales were being used for conversion, love jihad, and terrorism.