CM Yogi Adityanath Calls Caste-Based Politics a Crime Against Nation

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-04 14:19:00

Delivering a powerful message on national unity and social cohesion, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared on Sunday, October 4, 2026, that the country must reject identity-based fragmentation in favor of a cohesive, supreme nation—embodying the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat" (One India, Best India). Addressing educators and community leaders at the Provincial Teachers' Dignity Workshop held inside the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Auditorium at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University in Lucknow, the Chief Minister asserted that dividing society along the lines of caste, region, or linguistic identity constitutes a direct crime against Mother India. Highlighting historical parallels from the colonial era, he noted that while one mindset conspired to splinter society into hostile factions, patriotic forces united the citizenry to secure freedom. Calling upon the educational community to act as the nation’s foremost moral shield, he urged teachers to thwart modern attempts to polarize society.

Enduring Power of Ideas Over Individuals: Centenary Tributes to Gayatri Parivar Founders

Commencing the workshop with the chanting of the sacred Gayatri Mantra and a traditional ceremonial lamp lighting, the Chief Minister commemorated the centenary milestone of the spiritual movement:

Centenary Devotion of Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar: Paying reverent homage to Gayatri Parivar founders Pandit Shriram Sharma and Mata Bhagwati Devi, Yogi Adityanath highlighted that the movement unified communities across barriers through the transformative medium of social yajnas.

Ideals Outlive Personalities: The Chief Minister noted that Pandit Shriram Sharma consciously refrained from naming the organization after himself, recognizing that entities built around personal vanity ultimately disintegrate, whereas institutions founded upon timeless moral ideas endure across generations.

Consciousness-Awakening Institutions: He drew a compelling historical parallel between the founding of Gita Press in 1923, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1925, and the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar in 1926, noting that despite operating through distinct methodologies, all three movements worked to reawaken national consciousness and anchor society in timeless spiritual values.

Reviving the Gurukul Legacy: Teachers as the Conscience of Society for a Developed India by 2047

Addressing the pedagogical mandate of modern educators, the Chief Minister framed teachers as architects of cultural resurgence:

Reviving Takshashila and Nalanda Traditions: Reminding the audience of India's Acharya traditions that produced the world-renowned seats of learning at Takshashila and Nalanda, he noted that ancient teacher-student bonds fostered nation-builders—from Chanakya and Chandragupta to Maharishi Vashistha and Shri Ram, as well as Maharishi Sandipani and Krishna.

Over 1.1 Million Students in Cultural Exams: Applauding the participation of more than 1.1 million students in the Indian Culture Knowledge Examination, he stressed that grooming young minds with cultural roots and modern competitive acumen is key to propelling India as a global knowledge leader (Vishwa Guru).

Duty Over Rights for 2047: Yogi Adityanath emphasized that achieving a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by the centenary of independence in 2047 requires shedding colonial mentalities, honoring indigenous heritage, and prioritizing civic duty over narrow entitlement.

Environmental Conservation and Ecological Stewardship: 275 Crore Saplings and River Rejuvenation

Weaving ecological responsibility into cultural values, the Chief Minister linked environmental balance to social health:

Massive Afforestation Drive: Detailing the state's greening achievements, he revealed that 275 crore saplings have been planted across Uttar Pradesh between 2017 and 2026, with 35 crore saplings planted in 2026 alone, supported by dedicated survival and geo-tagging frameworks.

Protecting River Arteries: Likening river networks to the essential arteries of the human anatomy, the Chief Minister underscored the imperative to maintain uninterrupted, pollution-free flows across life-giving river systems.

Strengthening Family Systems: Pointing out that joint family systems historically served as India's social safety net, he observed that modern nuclear fragmentation has fueled societal anxiety, urging spiritual platforms to bridge the emotional divide between families and collective civic duty.

Academic Recognition and Systemic Education Reforms: Top 10 Schools Felicitated

The assembly celebrated institutional academic excellence alongside an overview of the state's educational transformation:

Honoring Top Performing Schools: Ten academic institutions were formally felicitated for outstanding performances in the Indian Culture Knowledge Examination, including Sitapur Inter College and Ashutosh Brijbhavan Lal Inter College (Sitapur), Chandrashekhar Memorial Public School (Rae Bareli), Lucknow Public School and City Montessori School (Lucknow), Dr. KN Modi Science and Commerce Inter College (Ghaziabad), Shiv Pratap Inter College (Amethi), Amar Singh Inter College (Bulandshahr), Chitrakoot Inter College (Chitrakoot), and MG Public School (Muzaffarnagar).

Education Reforms Outlined by MLA Rajeshwar Singh: Speaking at the symposium, MLA Rajeshwar Singh outlined the expansion of smart classrooms, merit-based transparent teacher appointments, enhanced budgetary outlays, and a steady reduction in student dropout rates under the current government.

Instilling Cultural Anchors: Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Chinmay Pandya affirmed that counteracting modern challenges of greed, anger, and moral erosion requires instilling core ethical foundations in the younger generation through cultural education.

Dignitaries in Attendance: The workshop was attended by UP Water Power Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, MLC and former minister Dr. Mahendra Singh, MLA Rajeshwar Singh, Central Zone in-charge Parmanand Dwivedi, program coordinator Ram Yash Tiwari, alongside thousands of Gayatri Parivar volunteers and teachers from across Uttar Pradesh.

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