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UP CM Yogi Adityanath is of the opinion that the problem with Kashmir isn't terrorism, but rather the lack of 'Hindu leadership' in the state. If Kashmir is governed by Hindus, then the problems will magically vanish.
On 29 October during the BJP’s Sikh Samagam, he said:
Yogi Adityanath must remember that he has now transitioned from a Mahant of a temple to the head of the most populous state of the country. He must, at least now, stop making statements that instigate violence among the people. Such statements seem to be an extension of his former avatar.
At least, that is the sense we get when we read the articles on his website yogiadityanath.in. Here’s a look at some of those articles.
The title of one such article is Lahuluhan Kashmir (A Bloody Kashmir).
The second such article is headlined: Savdhan! Yeh Islami Atankwad Hai (Beware! This is Islamic Terror)
Title of the article: Idiot Mujahideen
After reading these articles here are a few questions for Yogi Adityanath.
Dear chief minister, will you make laws for protection of the public after checking their religion? Whether he is a Hindu or a Muslim?
Everyone has a right to safety. Safety isn't guaranteed by a 'Hindu King,' a 'Sikh King' or 'Islamic rule'.
If you can't heal wounds, then at least don't deepen them. Because of the ego of a few, Kashmir has turned into a victim. At the core of the problem exists a historical context, geo-political reasons and a bitter rivalry between India and Pakistan.
Yogi Adityanath ji, in the name of safety of Kashmir, don't colour the issue in religious tones to score some political points.
This article was originally published on Quint Hindi
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