Taking a firm stance against the alleged divisive forces, the UP CM condemned attempts to fuel caste and communal tensions through fake social media accounts. Recalling a specific incident, he said that a few years ago, there was a case of arson.“I had told the district authorities that such an act of arson could not be the handiwork of a particular community. The investigation later confirmed that the person involved in the incident was donning a saffron scarf and was shouting ‘Ya Allah’. Such deceptive elements must be exposed and excluded from society if we have to protect national unity,” he asserted.CM Yogi added that the same forces, who spread caste-based hatred online, had also allegedly tried to provoke tribal communities against the nation. “Such elements must face strict action,” he maintained.The CM said previous governments had failed to extend governance and essential services to tribal communities. “Where communication breaks down, conflict begins,” he said, adding that after 2017, the UP government granted revenue village status to tribal Vantangiya villages, where residents had been denied voting rights since 1947.“We ensured delivery of ration cards, land leases, pensions, and development schemes to tribal regions in Sonbhadra, Chandauli, Mirzapur, and the Terai areas bordering Nepal.”Describing tribal society as the true embodiment of India’s Sanatan tradition, CM Yogi Adityanath said: “Tribal communities live in complete harmony with nature, reflecting the essence of Vedic teachings in their everyday lives.”Underscoring the significance of social harmony, the CM emphasised that the ongoing Kanwar Yatra embodied unity transcending caste, creed, and sect. “Today, the Yatra is progressing peacefully and with devotion, yet some label it as unruly. These are the same forces that try to mislead and provoke tribal communities. We must remain alert to such divisive elements,” he warned.Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for declaring November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day), the Chief Minister said the move had instilled a sense of respect and recognition in tribal communities. “They are our original society. Tribal Pride Day is a gesture of gratitude and a bridge of communication with them,” he noted.
Source link
