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U.P. CM compares ULB polls with Devasur Sangram, says demonic mafias need to be taught lesson

Yogi Adityanath Bharatiya Janata Party India Uttar Pradesh

Comparing the Urban Local Body (ULB) election in Uttar Pradesh to Devasur Sangram (fight between Gods and demons), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on April 28 that it is necessary to teach a lesson to the “demonic mafia and criminals”.

“In this land of Naimisharanya [sacred forest mentioned in Puranas], Maharishi Dadhichi once donated his bones to make weapons for the victory of the divine forces. Now is the perfect opportunity to teach the demonic mafia, the criminals, and the corrupt a lesson,” said Mr. Adityanath, while addressing a public rally in Sitapur.

Mr. Adityanath said the Naimisharanya town in Sitapur district, where a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu and Lakshmi is located, will undergo a facelift on the lines of Kashi, Ayodhya, and Mathura-Vrindavan. “This will boost religious tourism and lead to numerous employment opportunities in every sector,” he said.

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