Yogi Adityanath
Opposition leaders criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, accusing him of causing division among people following his controversial “batenge to katenge” remarks about Bangladesh.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi responded by alleging that under Adityanath’s leadership, Muslim homes were being demolished with bulldozers, and he accused the chief minister of making hate-filled statements against Muslims. Owaisi pointed out that Adityanath’s earlier slogan was “thok denge,” and now it’s “batenge to katenge,” accusing him of being the one actually dividing people. Owaisi suggested that Adityanath’s rhetoric reflects his insecurity and declining popularity within Uttar Pradesh, as he believes his own party members want him removed.
Samajwadi Party leader and Kannauj MP Akhilesh Yadav also weighed in, stating that while Yogi Adityanath aspires to become prime minister, he should refrain from engaging in foreign affairs, which are managed by New Delhi. Yadav noted that this wasn’t the first time Adityanath had made such comments and expressed hope that “those in Delhi” would make him understand that he shouldn’t interfere in matters handled by the central government.
Earlier in the day, during an event in Agra, Adityanath emphasized the importance of “unity” and warned against repeating mistakes made in Bangladesh. He stated, “Are you seeing what’s happening in Bangladesh? Those mistakes should not happen here. If we talk about division, there will be consequences. If we stay united, we will remain good, safe, and achieve prosperity.”
Adityanath also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for making India a developed nation by 2047, calling it a collective responsibility to work towards this goal. He referenced PM Modi’s “panch-pran” (five resolves), emphasizing the pledge to remove symbols of slavery, honor soldiers and heroes, and promote unity and solidarity, vowing not to allow anyone to spread hatred in society.
