'Should I perform aarti of land encoarchers': Yogi Adityanath on his 'Bulldozer Baba' image

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has defended his reputation as the 'Bulldozer Baba'. In a podcast interview with ANI, Yogi said that strict actions will we taken against those who capture government land.

Responding to concerns about his tough stand on encroachment, the CM asked, "Should I do 'aarti' for those who have grabbed govt land?" He stressed that the people of UP demanded stern action against land-grabbers and the mafia, highlighting the obstacles they pose to the state's development.

Yogi Adityanath clarified that his actions were not directed at any particular community and asserted that no innocent Muslim had been unfairly targeted by the government. He pointed out that the courts were open for anyone seeking redress.


The CM boasted that during his tenure of over six years, UP had been free of riots. He dismissed claims that only Hindus were affected during riots, emphasizing that Muslims also suffered losses during such incidents. He credited the peaceful celebration of all festivals to the state's improved law and order situation.

Taking a swipe at the Opposition, Yogi Adityanath criticized their motives and labeled them as misleading. He questioned the timing of the release of footage from Manipur, alleging a foreign conspiracy to destabilize India. He maintained that the NDA would secure victory in the upcoming elections, as they had done in previous ones.

The Chief Minister called for "one nation-one law" and stressed the need for Indian laws to be accepted by all, regardless of religion or ideology. He upheld the principle of "nation first, religion second."

Addressing concerns about hypocrisy, Yogi Adityanath recounted how he disregarded superstitious advice and stayed the night in Bijnor, visited Noida, and stayed at the Agra circuit house despite warnings.