From Epic Villains to Modern Menace: UP CM Yogi's Vijayadashami Analogy

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that the forces of evil from the Ramayana and Mahabharata persist today in modern forms, aiming to divide society.

Speaking at a Ramlila event in Gorakhpur on Vijayadashami, he asserted that the struggle between good and evil is eternal.

He drew parallels, comparing those who spread casteism to demons like Tadaka, and those who threaten women and traders to the Kauravas, Duryodhana and Dushasana. The Chief Minister emphasized that Sanatan Dharma is a comprehensive framework for universal welfare, not merely ritual worship.

MP Ravi Kishan and Mayor Manglesh Srivastava were among the key figures present at the event. The function also saw the participation of multiple religious leaders and local representatives, marking a confluence of leadership from various sectors.

Shifting to national affairs, Adityanath praised the Prime Minister's leadership, crediting it with eleven years of development, poverty reduction, and enhanced global standing for India, predicting it will soon become the world's third-largest economy.

Meanwhile, the Yogi Adityanath government is preparing to give a Diwali bonus to its employees, mirroring a similar move by the central government.

This initiative aims to bring festive joy to around 8 lakh state government workers. The bonus, expected to be up to ₹7,000 per employee, will be issued by the second week of October, ensuring payment before Diwali, as per the reports in the Hindi media.