UP Election 2022: Yogi Adityanath says he gives funds for temples not kabristan

Targeting previous governments in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that earlier public money used to be spent on land for 'kabristan' but under his BJP dispensation, funds are being used for upgrade of temples.

Addressing an event organised at the Ram Katha Park by the Uttar Pradesh government as part of Deepotsav celebrations, Adityanath said: "Earlier the state's money used to be spent on land for kabristan. Today money is being spent on upgrade and facelift of temples."

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The construction of a majestic Ram temple is underway in Ayodhya and various other projects are being implemented by the central government for facelift of 500 temples and other religious sites in Uttar Pradesh, he said.

"This is the difference in thinking. Those in love with kabristan used to spend public money there, those who love 'dharma' (religion) and 'sanskriti' (culture) are spending the money on them," he added.

Training guns at the Samajwadi Party, the CM said: "When 'kar sewa' would happen next time, not bullets but flowers will be showered on devotees of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna".

Elections to the Uttar Pradesh assembly are due to be held early next year.

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