EP-276| Yogi Adityanath on Mandir-Masjid Debate, Bulldozer Action, Aurangzeb, Kumbh Tragedy & Rahul

Yogi Adityanath's government has completed eight years in Uttar Pradesh, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister in the state's history and the only one to serve two consecutive terms.

In this ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Yogi Adityanath discusses his government's achievements over the past 8 years and shares his vision for making Uttar Pradesh a one-trillion-dollar economy. He also defends his bulldozer action, stating that strict measures are necessary to eliminate 'Mafia Raj' in the state.

He addresses concerns about Muslim safety in Uttar Pradesh and explains why the Mandir-Masjid debate resurfaces from time to time. Additionally, he reflects on what went wrong for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The conversation also covers Akhilesh Yadav, Rahul Gandhi, the Kumbh tragedy, Aurangzeb, freedom of speech, and the Constitution controversy.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

00:24 – 8 Years of Yogi Sarkar

04:55 – Transformation of Ayodhya

08:32 – Aurangzeb Controversy

13:09 – Muslims' Safety in U.P

19:59 – Sambhal Excavation Controversy

24:17 – Kumbh Tragedy

32:11 – Muslim Vote Bank Politics

37:53 – Constitution Row

42:19 – Kunal Kamra Joke Controversy

43:28 – ‘Batenge to Katenge’ Slogan

51:17 – Pride in ‘UP Identity’

53:42 – Waqf (Amendment) Bill Controversy

56:08 – Delimitation Debate & Language War

1:01:40 – Foreign Funding in 2024 LS Polls

1:07:44 – Rahul Gandhi

1:10:35 – $1 Trillion Economy Aim for UP