LUCKNOW, March 15 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday attacked political parties doing caste-based politics asserting that those who have nothing constructive to do are committing the sin of breaking social unity through casteism.

The UP chief minister was in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, to address a gathering at Inani City Centre during the 'Jauhar Shraddhanjali Samaroh'. 'Jauhar' was the historical practice of mass self-immolation by women and girls, specifically of Rajput communities, to avoid capture and torture when defeat in war was certain.

"Caste-based politics has weakened the foundations of society and nation. The divisive politics can once again push the country towards a path of subjugation and unity is essential to preve...