‘Akbar, Aurangzeb Not National Icons’: UP CM Yogi At Maharana Pratap’s Statue Unveiling

Final Up to date:March 08, 2025, 21:59 IST

Yogi Adityanath additionally stated that Aurangzeb and Akbar had the “same mindset towards Hindus”.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath attends a program organized for the revealing of the statue of Maharana Pratap, in Gautam Buddha Nagar district. (IMAGE: PTI)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that Mughal kings Akbar and Aurangzeb should not nationwide icons and that that they had the identical mindset in direction of Hindus as he unveiled a grand statue of Veer Shiromani Maharana Pratap in Dadri on Saturday.

Throughout the occasion held on the Maharana Pratap Stadium within the NTPC advanced, Yogi paid tribute to Maharana Pratap’s unmatched dedication to self-respect, religion, and the nation, calling him a “true national hero.”

“Instead of surrendering for power, he chose self-respect,” the UP CM stated, including that India’s true heroes are Maharana Pratap, Veer Shivaji and Guru Gobind Singh.

“Haldighati made Maharana Pratap a national icon. He not only reclaimed Mewar’s lost territories but also forced Akbar to retreat,” he stated.

“Akbar can never be a hero. Whether it was Akbar or Aurangzeb, their mindset towards Hindus was the same and they conspired against India’s eternal traditions,” Yogi added and stated that those that “do not respect these great leaders suffer from a distorted mindset and need correction”.

He hailed the Mahakumbh’s file 66.3 crore devotees, calling it proof of India’s tradition and safety.

Referring to Braj’s Holi celebrations, he famous how foreigners admire India’s unity. He praised PM Modi’s imaginative and prescient for linking religion with prosperity and slammed misinformation on Mahakumbh, stating it solely strengthened Sanatan followers’ devotion.

He stated that his state is the most important vacation spot for funding within the nation as he additionally laid the muse stone of Microsoft’s India Improvement Heart (IDC) right here.

“I have been told that Microsoft’s India Development Center will become the largest centre of research and development outside their headquarters… After Hyderabad, now Uttar Pradesh is going to be the home of Microsoft in the form of a new campus,” he stated.

He additionally inaugurated the AI Engineering Heart of MAQ Software program and Sify Knowledge Heart in Gautam Buddha Nagar.

The state’s insurance policies are being formed consistent with the calls for of the trendy period, the wants of the youth, and the evolving world panorama by analysis and improvement, the chief minister added.

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