'Political Islam' struck at root of Sanatan Dharma, rarely discussed: Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. (File: PTI)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that "political Islam", which inflicted the greatest blow on Sanatan Dharma, is rarely discussed as compared to several discussions on British and French colonialism.

"Great warriors like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Guru Gobind Singh, Maharana Pratap and Maharana Sanga waged battles against political Islam. And we remember them for it," CM Adityanath said at an event in Gorakhpur to commemorate RSS's 100 years of service to the nation.

The UP Chief Minister added that this aspect of history is often overlooked. "Our ancestors waged major struggles against political Islam. Yet, this aspect of history remains largely overlooked."

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"Our ancestors fought against the British and French. But they also fought against political Islam. Heroes like Ver Shivaji and Maharana Pratap stand testimony to this. We talk about French colonialism and British colonialism, but rarely discuss political Islam, which struck at the very root of faith," he said, adding that activities promoting "political Islam" continue under several guises.

The chief minister announced that the UP government has banned the sale of Halal-certified products and claimed that the proceeds of such transactions were being routed to fund conversions, love jihad and terrorism.

Lauding the role of the RSS in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Adityanath said that the organization's century-long journey turned the impossible into a reality.

"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 lathis and bullets. Today, the Ram Temple stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment," he said.

The chief minister further underlined five key transformations that form the foundation of Viksit Bharat. These, he said, included ocial harmony, family values, environmental protection, self reliance through indigenous goods, and civic responsibility.

"For a developed society and a developed nation, society must lead and government must follow," he said.