Overview
- Yogi Adityanath celebrated Holi in Gorakhpur, highlighting the role of festivals in promoting national unity and cultural heritage.
- He asserted that no religion or country has a festival tradition as rich as Sanatan Dharma, which he described as the 'soul' of India's celebrations.
- The Chief Minister referenced the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, where over 66 crore devotees participated without discrimination, as a testament to Sanatan Dharma's strength and inclusivity.
- Adityanath criticized those he claimed oppose Sanatan Dharma and India's unity, linking them to historical controversies like the Ram temple and cow smuggling.
- He stressed the importance of dignity, discipline, and the teachings of Lord Ram in guiding India's path toward becoming a developed and united nation.