Gorakhpur (UP): Invoking All-India Muslim League leaders Mohammad Ali Jinah and Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that those who oppose the national song “Vande Mataram” are insulting India’s unity and integrity.
“Even today, we expect everyone living in India to be loyal to the nation and work for its unity,” he said while participating in ‘Ekta Yatra’ (Unity March) and collective singing of “Vande Mataram” in Gorakhpur.
He said when events were organised to mark the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram”, the same voices of opposition resurfaced.
These divisions are part of a conspiracy to create new Jinnahs.”
Adityanath urged people to ensure that no new Jinnah ever arises in India again, and if anyone dares to challenge the nation’s integrity, “we must bury such divisive intent before it can take root”.
“Every citizen of India must stand united for this cause,” the chief minister said.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the inception of Pakistan on 14 August 1947. He then became Pakistan’s first governor-general until his death a year later in 1948.
Mohammad Ali Jauhar was the co-founder of the All-India Muslim League.
