Opposition on a mission to criticise Hindu traditions and Sanatan, says U.P. CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized the Samajwadi Party and Congress for allegedly opposing Hindu traditions and Sanatan Dharma. He contrasted his government's focus on temple development with the previous administration's spending priorities.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political polarization in India regarding secularism, religious identity, and state-funded infrastructure projects.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday (July 9, 2026) in Banda hit out at the Samajwadi Party (SP) and said that the Indian National Congress made it their life’s mission to criticise Hindu traditions and Sanatan, adding that they do not want to see a prosperous and Viksit Bharat.
Mr. Adityanath further said that the money the present Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government spends on the development of temples and the beautification of Dhams was earlier spent during the Samajwadi Party’s tenure on constructing boundary walls for graveyards.
“Certain individuals disrespect the nation’s heritage. They have dedicated their lives to criticising Hindu traditions and Sanatan. Their vision does not encompass a prosperous and developed Bharat. The funds allocated by our Government for the enhancement of temples and the beautification of Dhams were previously utilised during the Samajwadi Party’s administration for erecting boundary walls around graveyards.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in