NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, responding to criticism over his government’s bulldozer actions, said that some people need to be “explained in the language they understand.”
“Those who believe in justice, justice is done for them. Those who take justice and law into their own hands, they are taught a lesson in the framework of law. It should be explained in the language in which they understand it,” CM Adityanath told ANI in an exclusive interview.
“Jo jaise samjhega, usko ussi bhasha mein samjhana chahiye,” the CM said.
“If someone comes in front of us as a violent person to attack us, should we stand in front of him? No, if he comes as a violent person, then we will have to respond to his violence there,” he added.
The Supreme Court had previously heard multiple petitions challenging the use of bulldozers to demolish homes of individuals accused of crimes. During the hearing, the bench said its aim was to address the issue on a “pan-India basis.”
Earlier on Monday, the top court criticised the UP government for demolishing houses in Prayagraj just 24 hours after issuing notices, saying it had “shocked the conscience of the court.”
Further, speaking about the ongoing religious site dispute in Mathura, the chief minister said that the UP government is following court orders.
“Why should we not raise the issue of Mathura? Isn’t Mathura the birthplace of Shri Krishna? We are following the orders of the court. Or else, a lot could have happened there,” Yogi Adityanath said.
Addressing the Sambhal situation, CM Yogi affirmed the government’s commitment to legal procedures.
He said, “Whatever it is, we will find it. We will find it. We will tell the world to see what had happened in Sambhal? Sambhal is a truth.”
He continued, “Islam says that any Hindu temple or any Hindu house made by you, any worship place is not accepted by God. Why did you create them? You are protesting against Islam. We are working within the framework of the law.”
The chief minister further alleged that Waqf properties were misused for personal gain, with some being sold to multiple buyers, causing “disputes among them.”
“What will the BJP do by taking over the Masjids? I think they (the Opposition) are trying to mislead. In the name of Wafq, how much land will you take over? Secondly, have they done any welfare in the name of Waqf? You can’t even name one,” he claimed.
He further said that the BJP aims to free Waqf properties from encroachment and misuse, ensuring they are used for the welfare of the community.
“The JPC has requested that the Waqf Amendment be made a necessity today, and it should move forward in a timely manner. I think it will be for the benefit of the country and also for the benefit of Muslims,” he added.
