Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a stark warning on Sunday against those attempting to disrupt peace, particularly during the festive season, asserting that any act of anarchy would be met with consequences that "future generations would remember."
The Chief Minister was speaking in Balrampur at an event to inaugurate development projects, but his focus quickly turned to law and order.
"If anyone attempts to create mischief during the joy and enthusiasm of festivals, they will have to pay such a price for this mischief that future generations will remember what price has to be paid," Adityanath warned.
He declared unequivocally that "Ghazwa-e-Hind" (Holy War on India) "will not happen on the soil of Hindustan," adding that even dreaming of it would "create a path for a ticket to hell."
The Chief Minister’s warning follows violent clashes in Bareilly on September 26, where a large crowd carrying 'I Love Muhammad' posters fought with police outside a mosque after Friday prayers.
Warning of strict legal action against lawbreakers, Adityanath asserted: "Whoever tries to take the law into their own hands, whoever attacks a passing pedestrian, whoever attempts to compromise the safety of a daughter, and... whoever pelts stones during festivals, we will give them a one-way ticket to hell."
He singled out those "hiding under false identities," referencing the case of a criminal who adopted the pseudonym 'Chhangur Baba' (Jalaluddin) to deceive the public while engaging in anti-national acts. He insisted that the fate of such "criminals and anti-national elements" would be sealed, demanding that the police and administration confront anyone engaging in anti-India activities while residing on Indian soil.
Adityanath contrasted his administration's focus with that of previous governments, stating that some elements "do not like peace and development." He used the Hindi idiom, "Laaton Ke Bhoot Baaton Se Nahi Maante" (meaning: devils beaten by kicks don't heed words), asserting that the "double-engine government" maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards crime, criminals, and anti-nationals.
He criticised those who give children 'I Love Muhammad' posters "to create chaos in society" instead of pens and science books, stressing that faith is a matter of "inner conscience," not a display at crossroads.
The Chief Minister, who inaugurated 124 development projects worth ₹825 crore in Balrampur, reiterated that Uttar Pradesh's development is inclusive, leaving no scope for chaos. He concluded with a final, uncompromising warning to those who seek to disrupt the state's progress: "If development is disrupted by unrest, then development itself will destroy them. If festivals are disturbed, the price will be so heavy that future generations will remember it."
He urged citizens to quietly inform the administration if anyone is "spreading terror" in their locality, particularly those involved in love jihad, religious conversions, and cow smuggling, promising swift government intervention.
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