'Hindus revere Kabir despite his criticism of orthodoxy'
Gorakhpur, Aug. 12 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said Hindus revered Sant Kabir Das despite his criticism of Hindu orthodoxy, while Muslims had been less receptive to his legacy, asserting that his teachings transcended religious boundaries.
After inaugurating and laying the foundations for 201 development projects worth more than Rs.684 crore in Sant Kabir Nagar, Adityanath said, "Sant Kabir was from the Nirgun tradition. He spoke as much against Hindu orthodoxy as he did against Islamic fundamentalism. But Hindus worshipped him, while Muslims would not even touch him. This is the difference."
Highlighting efforts to preserve Kabir's legacy, Adityanath said BJP governments under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance had undertaken several initiatives related to him. "Today, an academy is being built in the name of Sant Kabir Das ji, an auditorium is also being constructed, and at the same time, we are working on the construction of a corridor for Baba Tameshwarnath Dham," he said.
The chief minister also warned that those attempting to interfere with the employment prospects of Uttar Pradesh's youth would face strict action, including the confiscation of property. "If anyone commits a robbery on the jobs of the youth, we will send them to hell," he warned, asserting that his government would not tolerate attempts to compromise the future of young people.
He accused previous Congress and SP governments of corruption in recruitment and development schemes.
Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Adityanath criticised their remarks on the state's youth and employment situation.
"Rahul ji and Akhilesh Yadav ji, I don't know whether you are educated or not. Their statements make me laugh," the chief minister said....
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