Those Infamous For Appeasement Politics Now Taking Dip At Triveni Sangam: Yogi

Lucknow: In an obvious attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, without naming anyone, said on Tuesday that even those infamous for their politics of appeasement are now taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam.

He, however, added that it will be a mistake to expect that those who have never respected the faith of India will respect the faith in Sanatan Dharma. Speaking at the Mahakumbh Samagam organised by Times Now-Navbharat, Adityanath said, "I am pleased that those who once disrespected India's faith and were infamous for their appeasement politics are now eager to take a dip at the holy Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati to seek 'punya' (virtue)."

Responding to a question on whether opposition parties have appreciated his government's organisation of the grand Maha Kumbh, the chief minister said, "Prayagraj belongs to everyone and faith transcends all.

" He added that the growing participation of people in the Maha Kumbh from diverse political ideologies demonstrates the enduring influence of Sanatan Dharma. Adityanath's remarks came after Yadav took a dip at the Sangam on Sunday. The SP chief also advised BJP leaders to visit the Kumbh with "sahanshilta" (patience).