At the World Hindu Economic Forum in Mumbai on Saturday, CM Yogi Adityanath argued for a society free from divisions based on majority and minority identities, emphasizing that the sentiments of the majority must guide the nation’s progress. The CM criticized the Opposition for their “hypocrisy” and deliberate attempts to undermine India’s cultural and constitutional integrity.
BY PC Bureau
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday defended Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, whose remarks advocating majoritarianism, the Uniform Civil Code, and criticizing aspects of the Muslim way of life have sparked widespread controversy. The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of Justice Yadav’s speech, while opposition parties are reportedly planning to initiate impeachment proceedings against him.
Speaking at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2024 event in Mumbai, Adityanath emphasized the need to respect the sentiments of the majority population and criticized the Congress-led Opposition for stalling progress on the UCC.
Referring to Justice Yadav’s speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event, the CM accused the Opposition of hypocrisy for filing an impeachment notice against the judge. “They call themselves democratic and claim to uphold the Constitution, but their actions strangle it. They are attempting to intimidate those who speak the truth, including judges,” he said.
Adityanath further stated that societal systems worldwide often align with majority sentiments and called for India to eliminate divisions between majority and minority communities. He criticized the Congress-led Opposition for attempting to suppress voices that highlight cultural realities, accusing them of “double standards” and a “deliberate agenda to undermine India’s identity, culture, and traditions.”
In a sharp jibe at Rahul Gandhi, Yogi remarked, “Highly intellectual figures like him may even claim Maharishi Ved Vyas attended RSS meetings.”
Highlighting Uttar Pradesh’s development, he declared it a “new Uttar Pradesh of a new India,” with the state’s GDP expected to grow to ₹32 lakh crore by March 2025. He also attacked previous governments for flawed policies, recalling former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram’s comments in 2007 suggesting India was never a wealthy nation.
Adityanath lauded Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his constitutional integrity, accusing the Opposition of targeting him out of resentment for his merit-driven rise. “They cannot accept how a farmer’s son has achieved such a position,” he said, asserting that the Opposition’s actions are being closely observed by the nation.
