Yogi Adityanath warns against ‘Islamic politics’, calls it biggest threat to Sanatan Dharma
Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a scathing attack on what he termed as “Islamic politics,” calling it the biggest threat to Sanatan Dharma and India’s cultural identity.
Speaking at an RSS-organized centenary event in Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister accused certain groups of using religion as a political tool to weaken the country’s spiritual foundation.
“People talk about British and French colonialism, but no one dares to discuss Islamic politics that has caused the deepest wounds to Sanatan Dharma,” Adityanath said, drawing loud applause from the audience.
He urged citizens to remain vigilant and reject products certified as Halal, claiming that profits from such sales are being diverted to fund activities like religious conversions, love jihad, and terrorism.
“Every rupee you spend on such products strengthens anti-national forces. Be conscious consumers and buy indigenous goods,” the Chief Minister appealed. The fiery remarks come amid the UP government’s recent ban on the sale of Halal-certified products, a move that has triggered strong reactions from various quarters.
Adityanath justified the decision, asserting that “the time has come to boycott everything that indirectly finances forces working against the nation’s faith and integrity.”
The Chief Minister’s comments also drew historical parallels. Referring to icons of resistance like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Guru Gobind Singh, Maharana Pratap, and Rana Sanga, he said, “They all fought against the political expansion of Islam. Unfortunately, this truth has been deliberately kept out of our history books.”
He further alleged that even today, individuals like Jalaluddin alias Changoor are attempting to propagate political Islam in India. Changoor was recently arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly running a network that lured people into religious conversion under the guise of social work.
“Such elements receive financial support from international organizations. They exploit poverty and ignorance to spread their ideology,” Adityanath claimed, adding that his government is committed to “crushing any such network that threatens social harmony.”
The Chief Minister also took the opportunity to highlight the RSS’s contribution to the Ram Temple movement, saying that the organization and its volunteers faced bullets and lathi charges during the decades-long struggle. “The temple now stands as a testament to our collective determination and cultural revival,” he said, adding that those who once opposed the temple are now silent.
While Adityanath’s remarks have resonated strongly with Hindu nationalist groups, opposition parties have criticized the Chief Minister for what they described as “divisive rhetoric aimed at polarizing voters ahead of elections.” Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav responded sharply, saying that Yogi Adityanath was “using religion to divert attention from unemployment, inflation, and farmer distress.”
Political analysts believe that the Chief Minister’s speech was strategically timed ahead of upcoming assembly elections in several states, where cultural and religious narratives are expected to dominate political discourse. His emphasis on “Swadeshi” and “Sanatan protection” aligns with the BJP’s broader ideological positioning aimed at consolidating Hindu votes.
Adityanath also urged citizens to take pride in India’s indigenous traditions and boycott products that, according to him, undermine the nation’s cultural and economic sovereignty. “Before you buy anything — soap, clothing, or food — ensure it is not Halal-certified. Every such certification is part of a larger ecosystem that we must dismantle,” he said.
Concluding his speech, Yogi Adityanath reaffirmed his commitment to protecting Sanatan values and called on the youth to be the “torchbearers of cultural nationalism.” “India will progress only when Sanatan Dharma remains strong and unshaken,” he said.
The address marks yet another instance of Yogi Adityanath blending religion with politics, a strategy that has made him both a powerful mobilizer for the BJP and a polarizing figure in Indian politics.
