Adityanath stated, “We will not allow anarchy to fester on the streets. If people heed our words peacefully, well and good; if not, we will resort to other means. Our duty is to engage in dialogue; if issues are resolved through dialogue, so be it—otherwise, be prepared to face the consequences of confrontation. In Bareilly, some individuals attempted to test our strength—and they have now witnessed exactly what that strength entails.”
बकरीद से पहले CM आदित्यनाथ की धमकी! कहा “शिफ्ट में पढ़ें नमाज़, माने तो ठीक, वर्ना बरेली जैसा हाल कर दिखाऊंगा ताकत”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath issued an indirect warning to Muslims ahead of Bakrid, stating that while offering Namaz (prayers) is essential—and should be done in shifts if necessary, which the administration will not obstruct—it will not be permitted on the streets. He remarked that compliance through persuasion is preferable; otherwise, the example of Bareilly stands as a precedent. Yogi asserted, “We will not allow anarchy to fester on the streets. If people comply peacefully, that is well and good; if not, we will resort to other methods.” Bakrid, a major festival of the Muslim community, is scheduled to be celebrated on the 28th of this month.
Chief Minister Yogi was addressing an event titled “Samvad Uttar Pradesh: Towards the Golden Centenary,” organized in Lucknow on Monday to mark the foundation day of a prominent newspaper. He stated, “When people from outside ask whether Namaz is offered on the streets in UP, I tell them: absolutely not. Go and see for yourselves; it does not happen.”
He emphasized, “Roads are meant for commuting; is just anyone allowed to come to an intersection and create a spectacle? What right does an individual have to block a road or obstruct the flow of traffic?” Yogi continued, “One should go and pray at their designated place of worship. When people [from the community] asked, ‘How will this work? Our numbers are large; what should we do?’ we suggested, ‘Offer your prayers in shifts.’ If offering Namaz is essential, then do so in shifts. We will not stop you from praying, but we will not allow it to take place on the streets.”
CM Yogi reiterated, “Roads are meant for movement—for the common citizen, for the sick, for employees, for ordinary residents, and for traders. We will not allow roads to be obstructed. Government regulations are universal and apply equally to everyone.”
CM Yogi further added, “We will not allow anarchy to take root on our streets. If people comply through dialogue and persuasion, that is excellent; if not, we will adopt a different approach. Our primary objective is to foster dialogue; if issues can be resolved through conversation, so be it—otherwise, be prepared to face the consequences of confrontation.” “In Bareilly, people attempted to test their strength—and they certainly got a taste of it.”
Chief Minister Yogi did not stop there; he went on to state: “If you lack the space to accommodate people in your homes, then exercise control over your numbers; and if you lack the means to support them, why are you pointlessly increasing your population? Furthermore, if you wish to coexist within the system, you must begin to abide by its rules and laws. The rule of law shall prevail, and it will be enforced equally upon everyone.”
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