Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath , in an exclusive interview with news agency ANI, addressed critical issues spanning politics, governance, and religious matters while taking strong positions on several topics. The interview covered significant ground, from allegations of foreign interference in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections to the state's contentious bulldozer policy. The chief minister also expressed his stance on the ongoing row over remarks made by comedian Kunal Kamra during his show in Mumbai.
Here are highlights from his interview: 'If Hindus are safe, then Muslims are also safe' The Uttar Pradesh chief minister affirmed that people from all religions are safe in the state, emphasising that communal harmony is maintained when Hindus feel secure. He said, "If Hindus are safe, then Muslims are also safe. In Uttar Pradesh, Muslims are the safest.
Before 2017, riots would see both Hindu and Muslim properties burning. After 2017, riots stopped." "A Muslim family is the safest among a hundred Hindu families.
But can 50 Hindus be safe among 100 Muslim families? No. Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan are examples," Yogi said. Speaking about Sanatan Dharma , he called it the world's oldest religion and said, "Sanatan Dharma followers have never sought to convert others or establish dominion over them.
We see the world as a family." "A Muslim family is the safest among a hundred Hindu families. They will have the freedom to practice all their religious dee.