'Jitne bhi honge sab dhundenge': UP CM Yogi Adityanath vows to revive temples in Sambhal

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath vowed to revive as many temples as present in Sambhal. He said that the authorities have till now identified more than 54 pilgrimage sites in the city, and efforts are underway to locate the remaining ones.
The chief minister highlighted that significant Sanatan Hindu Dharma locations represent India's heritage.
"Whatever it is, we will find it. We will show the world. Those whom God has given eyes, let them see. What happened in Sambhal? Sambhal is the truth," he said.
Addressing the subject of mosques constructed upon demolished Hindu temples, Adityanath noted, "Islam says that worship places constructed after destroying Hindu temples are not accepted by God. Then why were they built?"
"The significant sites of Sanatan Hindu Dharma are all symbols of our inheritance," he reaffirmed.
He indicated that temple restoration would continue as additional evidence surfaces. "We have identified more than 54 sites and are searching for the rest. The scientific evidence is present. We are showing where they are, and we will address them one by one."
Regarding the Mathura mosque dispute, he commented, "We are abiding by the court's decision; otherwise, who knows what could have happened by now?"
Discussing the Ghazi Salar Masood fair in Sambhal and Bahraich, he stated that aggressors have no place in contemporary India. Yogi Adityanath declared that celebrating individuals like Masood disrespects the nation.
"They should not be seen as idols, and there is no place for them in New India.
Attacks should not be celebrated. We must also recognize that these attacks were carried out by foreigners. They targeted India's faith, insulted Indian sisters and daughters, and looted the country. His glorification is an insult to the faith of Indians. By glorifying him, we dishonour the country, and I believe no one in India will accept this," the UP CM stated.
"These people supported forced religious conversions in the country," he added.
Sambhal witnessed unrest following a court-mandated survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque, which led to demonstrations and police confrontations.
Recently, Zafar Ali, who leads the Jama Masjid Sadar and Shahi Mosque Committee, was detained by Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday for questioning about the violence that occurred in Sambhal on November 24 last year.
Ali was transported to Chandausi for medical examination under strict security. His arrest follows suspected involvement in the disturbances that occurred in Sambhal during the court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid.