Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a stark warning about the dangers of internal societal divisions, using the situation in Bangladesh as a cautionary tale for India. He made these remarks while addressing a gathering at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj on Saturday, January 11, 2026.
A Warning from Across the Border
Chief Minister Adityanath explicitly stated that creating divisions based on caste, sect, or religion would lead to "total destruction" for the nation. He pointed to neighbouring Bangladesh as a present-day example of such a scenario. The CM questioned the silence of certain sections regarding incidents in Bangladesh, accusing them of having a selective approach.
"Shops of those running contracts in the name of secularism wield power to break Hindu society and Sanatan Dharma, but on Bangladesh incidents, Fevicol and tape seem stuck on their mouths. No candle march even on Bangladesh incidents. This is a warning for us too," Adityanath said during his speech. He emphasized that those who divide society can never be its true well-wishers.
The Call for Unity and Strength
The Chief Minister urged people not to allow a repetition of past actions by leaders who he claimed only thought of their families when in power. He positioned the current "double-engine government" as a steadfast protector of the Sanatan faith. Adityanath expressed a vision where the flag of Sanatan Dharma would wave worldwide, much like the flag at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. He connected this global strength to the protection of vulnerable communities, including Dalit Hindus in Bangladesh.
"If we all advance with this resolve, the future belongs to Sanatan Dharma. Just as flag waves on Ram Mandir, Sanatan flag will wave worldwide, and then no one will dare to kill the weak and Dalit Hindus in Bangladesh," he added.
Praise for Saints and PM Modi's Role
Yogi Adityanath credited revered saints for devising ways to unite society. He highlighted the construction of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as a direct result of this unity among saints. Reflecting on India's political history post the first general elections in 1952, he acknowledged the development work of previous prime ministers.
However, he asserted that the core sentiment of Ayodhya, deserving respect and the reinstatement of Ram Lalla, was ultimately concretised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This statement underscored the political and cultural significance attributed to the temple's construction by the current leadership.
The CM's speech at the religious congregation blended a political message with a call for religious and social consolidation, using the reference to Bangladesh to underscore the perceived consequences of fragmentation.
