Meerut, May 12 -- Delivering a strong message on religion, nationalism and development, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said he would not sit quietly if religion was attacked.

He also cautioned people against knowingly or unknowingly harming the nation or religion, saying that damage caused to faith and culture could never truly be compensated.

He was addressing a gathering at Shri Shiv Gorakhnath Ashram at Bhagwanpur Nangal village of Baghpat district where he attended the Navnath idol consecration ceremony.

Referring to the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, he said, "A grand Ram temple has been built in Ayodhya. Could anyone stop it? No one could stop it."

Its successful construction reflected the strength and fait...