When asked about the growing support for him from a section of people as a future prime minister, Adityanath said, "Politics is not a full-time job for me. Ultimately, I am a yogi (monk) at heart"
He said Waqf boards have become a den of selfish interests as well as loot khasot (property grabbing)
He pointed to heightened security measures at Eidgahs and mosques, claiming they were excessive and unnecessary
The Yogi Adityanath government's zero-tolerance policy and the proactive approach of law enforcement agencies, backed by modern surveillance techniques
Special restrictions will be imposed for Ram Navami on April 6, when animal slaughter and the sale of meat will be completely banned
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister further said that the state is opposing 'language imposition' and 'chauvinism', not any particular language
Yogi Adityanath defends bulldozer action, says law must be enforced firmly, questions religious site disputes, and asserts that Muslims are safest in Uttar Pradesh
UP CM claimed that the West Bengal government was intimidated by the massive influx of devotees from Bengal to Prayagraj, with 50,000 to 100,000 pilgrims arriving daily
Adityanath further said that the state, once avoided by investors, has now become a major hub for investment and tourism
The chief minister announced plans to create State Development Regions around key cities like Lucknow, Varanasi and Kanpur, similar to the National Capital Region (NCR)
The state's agricultural growth rate, which was around 5 per cent in 2016-17, has now risen to over 13.5 per cent, CM Adityanath said
Adityanath's remarks came as he spoke on the recently-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which he called "the largest human congregation ever witnessed"
Bid to boost religious and spiritual tourism for $trillion economy target
Chief Minister directed officials to submit proposals for dedicated Anganwadi buildings, assuring full government support
Move part of the Yogi 2.0 government's target to achieve an industrial land bank of 150K acres by 2027
Addressing the traditional 'Narsingh Shobhayatra' in Gorakhpur, he stressed that Holi gives out the message of an maintaining an "Akhand" (intact) country through unity
Aditanath's remarks assume significance in view of the controversies over Holi celebrations and Friday prayers coinciding on Friday
The chief minister said it was a significant accomplishment as Uttar Pradesh is witnessing rapid population growth
CM Yogi highlighted the state government's efforts toward environmental conservation and sustainable urban development
Speaking at the 'Manthan: Kumbh and Beyond' event organised by RSS-linked media 'Panchjanya' and 'Organiser' in Lucknow, CM Adityanath said that the Maha Kumbh showcased India's cultural strength