“‘I Love Muhammad’ Controversy: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered strict action against those responsible for inciting unrest in the state. He emphasized that every miscreant must be identified using video footage and social media monitoring, and that no one should be spared.”
“Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday warned that any disruption to law and order would not be tolerated. Though he did not name anyone directly, his remarks seemed aimed at Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Tauqueer Raza, whose appeal reportedly triggered violence in Bareilly. CM Yogi asserted that no individual would be allowed to paralyze the system under the guise of protest. His statement came a day after large-scale demonstrations erupted in districts including Bareilly, Mau, and Azamgarh.”
Yesterday, a Maulana seemed to forget who holds power in the state,” said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. “He believed he could bring the system to a standstill at will. But we made it clear—there would be no roadblocks, no curfews. The message we’ve sent will serve as a warning for generations to come against indulging in riots.” He added, “Is this how one disrupts the system? This was the norm in Uttar Pradesh before 2017. Since then, we haven’t allowed even a single curfew. The story of UP’s development begins from that change.”
In addition, Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Khanna emphasized that no one will be permitted to take the law into their own hands. ‘Under the Yogi government, such actions will not be tolerated,’ he said, adding that the government and administration will take appropriate action as required.”
“Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday detained Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Tauqueer Raza, whose appeal reportedly sparked chaos in Bareilly district, NDTV reported. A large crowd had gathered outside Raza’s house after prayers following the release of his appeal video. Officials said the cleric is being interrogated for further details and warned that those involved in the conspiracy will not be spared.”
“On Friday, violence erupted in several cities across Uttar Pradesh—including Mau, Bareilly, and Azamgarh—amid ongoing tensions over the ‘I Love Muhammad’ slogan. Officials reported that a large crowd of protesters gathered at Kuba Jama Masjid near the Patiali intersection in Kasganj following Friday prayers. The demonstrators raised slogans in response to a police order demanding the removal of an ‘I Love Muhammad’ banner from a mosque.”
Harsh Kumar