Flag bearers of secularism silent on violence in Bangladesh, says U.P. CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday (January 10, 2026) participated in the 726th birth anniversary celebration of Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Maharaj at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj and said the saint community works to unite the entire society.

The Chief Minister alleged that those who claim to champion secularism are silent on the violence against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. “Division on caste, sect-religion basis can become cause of total destruction, like what’s seen in Bangladesh today. No one speaks on incidents there. Shops of those running contract in secularism’s name wield power to break Hindu society and Sanatan Dharma, but on Bangladesh incidents, Fevikol and tape seem stuck on their mouths. No candle march even on Bangladesh incidents. This is a warning for us too,” said Mr. Adityanath. 

The U.P. CM added those dividing society today can never be well-wishers of the nation and cautioned people from opposition parties. “When in power, these people [opposition parties] couldn’t think beyond family. They will give many slogans again, but when opportunity comes, they will do the same as before. Identity crisis, attacks on Sanatan Dharma. We must not allow repetition,” he said, adding that the double engine Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government always stands to strengthen Sanatan Dharma.

“Never let dividers, breakers, weakeners flourish. If we all advance with this resolve, coming time is Sanatan Dharma’s. Just as flag waves on Ram Mandir, Sanatan flag will wave worldwide, and then no audacity to cut weak, Dalit Hindus in Bangladesh,” said the U.P. CM. 

Mr. Adityanath described Prayagraj as a holy land developed as Sanatan Dharma’s centre by Maharishi Bhardwaj, Maharishi Valmiki, other revered sages through penance-sadhana. The U.P. CM also reviewed the preparations for the Magh Mela, directing officials to make sure all major bathing rituals to be conducted smoothly, maintaining purity, effective communication, and strong coordination.

“Administrative alertness, extensive use of technology, and close inter-departmental coordination are ensuring convenience and safety for devotees. I am happy for getting the opportunity to take a holy dip and offer prayers at the sacred Triveni Sangam during the Magh month,” added the U.P. CM. He said, comprehensive preparations have been made by all departments to ensure the successful conduct of the Magh Mela.