Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Congress and other opposition parties, questioning why justice has still not been served for the victims of the Sambhal massacre, despite 46 years having passed since the incident.
“Why have those responsible for the horrific massacre in Sambhal not been punished to this day?” he asked.
Addressing gatherings in Mumbai on Saturday and Lucknow on Sunday, the CM accused the opposition of threatening those who uphold India’s heritage and of undermining constitutional values.
Highlighting issues related to Sambhal, Yogi said, “Those who speak in favour of India’s rich heritage face threats, and the truth is suppressed by those who wish to strangle the Constitution.”
He called on the public to expose the mindset of such political groups and their double standards.
CM Yogi said that while Parliament was discussing the Constitution yesterday, the issue of Sambhal was also raised. Criticising the opposition, he pointed out that 46 years ago, during their rule, a historic temple in Sambhal was shut down, but now the temple has been restored, exposing their true nature.
He remarked, “Such an ancient temple with a Bajrang Bali idol and a Jyotirlinga could not have appeared overnight.”
The CM questioned why those responsible for the massacre in Sambhal 46 years ago have not been punished to date.
“What was the fault of the innocent people who were brutally killed in Sambhal? Anyone who speaks the truth is threatened and silenced,” he added.
The CM criticised Congress for its “double standards”, stating that those who claim to represent India and consider ‘The Discovery of India’ as the nation’s oldest text are now indulging in hypocrisy in the name of the Constitution.
He referred to the Supreme Court’s historic verdict on the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi case on November 9, 2019, and highlighted how such individuals still resort to threatening judges.
He also accused the opposition of attempting to silence the voice of the Rajya Sabha chairman (vice-president) by bringing a no-confidence motion against him.
The CM pointed out that the Rajya Sabha chairman emphasised fulfilling duties and ensuring the House operates to discuss public issues. However, the opposition accused him of bias and issued a no-confidence notice in retaliation.
CM Yogi emphasised that the vice-president is upholding constitutional dignity with his competence and dedication while managing the Upper House.
He criticised the opposition, saying they are troubled by the idea of a farmer’s son reaching such a high position, which was once considered the legacy of a ‘particular family.’
He added that when a judge, as a citizen, speaks the truth, they are threatened.
“The opposition attempts to silence truth-tellers by using the threat of impeachment, all while claiming to uphold the Constitution. This double standard won’t work,” he said, calling for such tactics to be exposed and the truth to prevail.
CM Yogi further highlighted that a judge of the Allahabad High Court recently spoke in favour of implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He emphasised that, globally, the sentiments of the majority community are respected, and discussing the interests of the majority is not a crime.
However, in India, those speaking the truth face backlash, he added.
Referring to the opposition’s impeachment notice against the judge, he criticised their actions, saying, “They claim to be democratic, carry the Constitution in their hands, but have no shame in violating its principles. These are the very people strangling the Constitution.”
CM Yogi stated that UCC is essential for the nation, emphasising that laws should be equal for everyone, regardless of being part of the majority or minority.
“India should eliminate distinctions between majority and minority communities. However, some groups are trying to impose their will and disrupt the system while suppressing the truth,” he remarked. He called for exposing those who seek to run the country with such double standards.
