Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended Uttarakhand and its people during an address at the Uttarakhand Mahotsav in Lucknow, calling hostile remarks against residents of the hill state a “divisive mindset”.
The speech followed the inauguration of the festival. Without naming Yadav, Adityanath alleged that people who embrace Bangladeshi and Pakistani infiltrators “spew venom” against those from Uttarakhand.
He said such comments reflected a narrow outlook towards the people of “devbhoomi”, or the land of the gods. Adityanath also recalled Uttarakhand’s historical and national contributions while making his case for defending the state’s people.
Adityanath highlights Uttarakhand’s links with Uttar Pradesh
“Uttar Pradesh's first chief minister was also from Uttarakhand,” Adityanath said during the event.
He also referred to the Ganga, Yamuna, Saryu, Ramganga and Rapti rivers. According to the chief minister, these rivers originate in Uttarakhand, strengthening the state’s cultural and geographic connection with the wider region.
“This is a divisive mindset,” he said, referring to remarks directed at people from Uttarakhand.
Freedom fighter and defence leaders mentioned
Adityanath cited freedom fighter Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali, who refused to follow British orders to fire on unarmed Indians. He presented Garhwali’s actions as part of Uttarakhand’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle.
The chief minister also mentioned General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, and former CDS General Anil Chauhan. Both have roots in Uttarakhand, he said.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was also born in the hill state, Adityanath added.
A video of the address is circulating on social media. The remarks in the video focus on Uttarakhand’s contribution to Uttar Pradesh, India’s freedom movement and national security institutions, alongside the chief minister’s criticism of comments against people from the state.
Conclusion
Yogi Adityanath used the Uttarakhand Mahotsav in Lucknow to defend Uttarakhand residents, condemn what he called a “divisive mindset” and underline the state’s historical and national importance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did Yogi Adityanath make the remarks?
He made the remarks at the Uttarakhand Mahotsav in Lucknow after its inauguration.
Q. Did Adityanath name Yadav during the address?
No. The report says he made the remarks without naming Yadav.
Q. Which rivers did Adityanath mention?
He mentioned the Ganga, Yamuna, Saryu, Ramganga and Rapti.
Q. Which Uttarakhand figures did he highlight?
He mentioned Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali, General Bipin Rawat, General Anil Chauhan and Ajit Doval.
Q. What did Adityanath call a “divisive mindset”?
He used the phrase while criticising remarks directed against people from Uttarakhand.
