Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday compared the ideology of the Congress to that of the Taliban, saying that the grand old party is the root cause of every problem in the country.
He said that this ‘Taliban-lke mindset’ has blemished the longstanding traditions of Rajasthan, a region celebrated for its devotion and power.
Addressing a rally in support of BJP candidate Balaknath from Tijara Assembly constituency, Yogi said that the remedy for such ‘Taliban-like ideologies’ lies in ‘Bajrangbali’s Gada’ (mace), pointing out Israel’s targeted actions in Gaza as an example.
The CM said that had Congress been in power at the Centre, the Ram Mandir issue would never have been resolved. However, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a magnificent temple of Ramlala is now being constructed in Ayodhya, signifying a period of development in the region, he said.
‘On one hand, Sardar Patel worked relentlessly to unite the country, while on the other, the Congress created the problem of Article 370 in Kashmir. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah decisively resolved this issue, permanently eliminating the problem and significantly curbing terrorism. This feat, which the Congress has failed to achieve in 70 years, was accomplished by PM Modi within nine-and-a-half years,’ Yogi said.
In his address, Yogi also highlighted the achievements of the Central government and the ‘good governance and development initiatives’ in Uttar Pradesh. He said that after the formation of the BJP government in Rajasthan, the ‘realisation of the concept of Ramrajya will be complete’.
‘Every Indian feels proud of the rich traditions and heritage of Rajasthan. We have close ties with Alwar. The land of Yogiraj Raja Bhartrihari Nath is a symbol of our heritage,’ he said, criticising Congress for ‘tarnishing the state’s glorious traditions’, and accused Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of playing politics of appeasement. Yogi said that while Congress symbolises the problems in the country, the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers solutions to every issue.
Accusing the Gehlot government of being anti-Hindu, he said, ‘Professional criminals and goons are given patronage here. Also, the work of insulting the saints is done under the patronage of the government. The public will have to decide how long this game of appeasement will continue.’
The BJP leader said that ‘if the Congress returned to power, individuals with Taliban mindsets would once again target the dignity of daughters’. He called for collective effort to transform Rajasthan into a state that embodies the ideals of Ramrajya, ensuring the safety of cows and the well-being of daughters and mothers.
