‘Violence To Protect Nation, Religion…’: CM Yogi’s Navratri Speech Amid Narsinghanand Row

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently spoke at a Navratri event in Varanasi district, stating that Hinduism promotes non-violence but violence to protect the nation and religion is justified according to religious scriptures. He reiterated that those who take the law into their own hands will face strict action, especially in cases of insulting Hindu gods and goddesses. Adityanath emphasized the importance of respecting all faiths and sects, and warned against derogatory remarks towards deities or great men. The controversy stems from derogatory remarks made by Dasna temple priest Yati Narsinghanand against a community, leading to multiple FIRs being filed against him and his disciples.