Nature, DNA of events in Ayodhya, Sambhal & Bangladesh same: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accused the Opposition of trying to create a divide in society, saying the actions of Babur’s commander in Ayodhya and Sambhal around 500 years ago and ongoing events in Bangladesh shared the same nature and intent.

“Look at the kind of acts our enemies are committing in neighbouring countries. Around 500 years ago, a general of Babur committed certain deeds in Ayodhya, similar acts were observed in Sambhal, and now what is happening in Bangladesh today -- the nature and DNA of all three events are the same,” he added.

The CM, who was in the temple town for the inauguration of the 43rd Ramayan Mela, said Lord Ram united the whole society and also cautioned people against dismissing these issues as distant or irrelevant.

Adityanath said, “Had we given importance to unity and not let the strategy of nation's enemies succeed in creating social animosity, this country would have never become a slave. Our pilgrimages would not have been desecrated. A handful of invaders would not have dared to invade us and would be crushed by India’s brave soldiers.”

“However, genes of those creating obstacles within the society remain the same even today. People who indulge in caste-based politics to shatter the social fabric are still active,” he added.

First get your DNA checked: Akhilesh to UP CM

I don't know how much science the CM knows, but if he talks about DNA, we all want to get our DNA checked, and the CM should get his DNA checked first. -- Akhilesh Yadav, chief, Samajwadi Party

The Opposition shot back at the CM, saying he was indulging in “divisive politics” and peddling “false narratives”.

When asked to comment on Adityanath’s remarks, Congress MP Tariq Anwar said his language did not behove that of a chief minister. “It is surprising and saddening that being a big leader of the BJP and the Chief Minister of a large state like Uttar Pradesh, he uses such language that is aimed at dividing people,” Anwar said.

Another Congress MP, Mohammad Javed, said, “Innocent people are facing difficulties. Five people have been killed and the leader of the opposition is being stopped from visiting Sambhal. We will demand justice from the government,” he said.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav also hit out at the CM, saying he should first get his DNA checked.

Talking to reporters in Kanpur, Yadav said, “I don't know how much science the CM knows, but I want to request him to not talk about DNA. If he talks about DNA, then we all want to get our DNA checked, and the CM should also get his own DNA checked.”