Yogi Adityanath

  • Ex-BJP MLA

    Ex-BJP MLA's Inflammatory Remarks on Hindu-Muslim Marriages Spark Communal Controversy in Uttar Pradesh

    Oct 29, 2025 07:06 pm CST

    Former BJP MLA Raghvendra Pratap Singh has sparked outrage by encouraging Hindu men to marry Muslim women in response to alleged forced conversions in Uttar Pradesh. The controversial remarks, made during a visit to Dhankharpur village, have drawn strong criticism from the Samajwadi Party, which accused him of deliberately attempting to disrupt religious harmony. Despite the backlash, Singh has doubled down on his statements, claiming Hindus should not fear retaliation under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's administration.

  • Uttar Pradesh Government Proposes Renaming Mustafabad to Kabirdham: Restoring Cultural Heritage Linked to Sant Kabir

    Uttar Pradesh Government Proposes Renaming Mustafabad to Kabirdham: Restoring Cultural Heritage Linked to Sant Kabir

    Oct 27, 2025 08:20 pm CST

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced plans to rename Mustafabad village to Kabirdham, citing the need to restore its historical connection to Sant Kabir. This initiative follows a pattern of name changes in the state aimed at reclaiming cultural and religious heritage, sparking debates about historical identity and political motivations behind such renaming efforts.

  • Yogi Adityanath Warns Against Political Islam

    Yogi Adityanath Warns Against Political Islam's Threat to India's Demographic Composition at RSS Event

    Oct 22, 2025 04:40 pm CST

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the threat of "political Islam" during RSS centenary celebrations in Gorakhpur, highlighting historical resistance and contemporary challenges including illegal religious conversions and Halal certification misuse. He warned that Rs 25,000 crore collected through Halal certification is being diverted to terrorism and conversion activities, while criticizing opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav for his stance against traditional Hindu celebrations.

  • Yogi Adityanath Claims Political Islam Posed Greater Threat to Hindu Faith Than Colonial Powers

    Yogi Adityanath Claims Political Islam Posed Greater Threat to Hindu Faith Than Colonial Powers

    Oct 22, 2025 01:03 pm CST

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlights the overlooked historical impact of political Islam on Sanatan Dharma, praising historical warriors who fought against it and commending RSS's role in the Ram Temple construction. He outlines five transformations essential for India's development while discussing the state's ban on Halal-certified products.

  • Ayodhya Breaks Two Guinness World Records with 26.17 Lakh Diyas and Largest Aarti Ceremony During Diwali Deepotsav

    Ayodhya Breaks Two Guinness World Records with 26.17 Lakh Diyas and Largest Aarti Ceremony During Diwali Deepotsav

    Oct 20, 2025 12:58 am CST

    Ayodhya achieved two impressive Guinness World Records during its Diwali Deepotsav celebration, illuminating 26.17 lakh diyas along the Saryu River and organizing the world's largest aarti ceremony with 2,128 participants. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the spectacular event that included performances from artistes representing five countries.

  • Ayodhya Aims for Guinness World Record with 26 Lakh Diyas During Grand Deepotsav Celebration

    Ayodhya Aims for Guinness World Record with 26 Lakh Diyas During Grand Deepotsav Celebration

    Oct 19, 2025 10:34 am CST

    Ayodhya prepares to make history with an unprecedented 26,11,101 diyas illuminating Ram Ki Paidi and 56 ghats during Deepotsav, celebrating Lord Ram's homecoming. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership, over 10,000 volunteers are working to break previous records in this spiritual spectacle that elevates Ayodhya's status as a global tourism destination.

  • BrahMos Missiles Cover All of Pakistan: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Highlights India

    BrahMos Missiles Cover All of Pakistan: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Highlights India's Strategic Capabilities

    Oct 18, 2025 05:05 pm CST

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that every part of Pakistani territory is now within range of BrahMos missiles during the inauguration of a new BrahMos manufacturing facility in Lucknow. Referring to Operation Sindoor as "just a trailer," Singh emphasized India's growing defence capabilities and self-reliance in military technology, marking a significant advancement in India's strategic position.

  • First Batch of BrahMos Missiles Manufactured at Lucknow Facility Flagged Off by Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath

    First Batch of BrahMos Missiles Manufactured at Lucknow Facility Flagged Off by Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath

    Oct 18, 2025 03:05 pm CST

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have flagged off the first batch of indigenously manufactured BrahMos missiles from Lucknow's new state-of-the-art integration facility. This milestone achievement strengthens the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and advances India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing capabilities.

  • Yogi Adityanath Criticizes Former Samajwadi Party Government While Announcing Free LPG Cylinders for 1.86 Crore Uttar Pradesh Residents

    Yogi Adityanath Criticizes Former Samajwadi Party Government While Announcing Free LPG Cylinders for 1.86 Crore Uttar Pradesh Residents

    Oct 15, 2025 06:45 pm CST

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a strong critique of the previous Samajwadi Party government while announcing free LPG cylinder distribution to 1.86 crore beneficiaries ahead of Diwali. The BJP leader contrasted his administration's focus on peace, welfare schemes without discrimination, and support for local artisans with what he described as the previous government's failure to maintain order during festivals. The Rs 1,500 crore subsidy program represents the state's commitment to supporting underprivileged households during festival seasons.

  • Akhilesh Yadav Labels UP CM Yogi Adityanath as "Infiltrator" from Uttarakhand, Criticizes BJP Governance

    Akhilesh Yadav Labels UP CM Yogi Adityanath as "Infiltrator" from Uttarakhand, Criticizes BJP Governance

    Oct 13, 2025 09:58 am CST

    Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has sparked controversy by calling Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath an "infiltrator" from Uttarakhand who should be sent back to his home state. Speaking on Ram Manohar Lohia's death anniversary, Yadav criticized the BJP government for fabricated statistics, corruption, caste-based discrimination, and failing to protect Dalits, while pledging to establish a PDA-led government that would follow Lohia's vision of social equality and justice.