Uttar Pradesh (UP) is India’s most populous state and a key player in national politics, sending 80 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha—the highest among all states. It has produced the most Indian prime ministers, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Charan Singh, and Narendra Modi.
The state was formed in 1950 when the United Provinces were renamed Uttar Pradesh. In 2000, Uttarakhand was carved out to better represent the Himalayan regions. UP’s capital is Lucknow, while the Allahabad High Court, based in Prayagraj, is its highest judicial authority.
Uttar Pradesh is known for its historical and cultural significance, home to landmarks like the Taj Mahal, Varanasi, and the mythically important Ayodhya. It hosts the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, held every 12 years in Prayagraj. However, the 2024 Maha Kumbh was marred by a tragic stampede, highlighting concerns over crowd management at major religious events.
The state has also witnessed significant social and political unrest, including the Hathras rape case, which sparked nationwide outrage over issues of gender and caste-based violence and institutions responsible for the delivery of justice. UP remains a focal point in India’s socio-political landscape, balancing rapid development with persistent challenges in law and order, infrastructure, and governance.
I am amused to see blatantly partisan narrative The Print has written in this story. Why it never writes about atrocities committed in Bangladesh. As a common man it is my observation I wonder why Mosques only pop up overnight anywhere? Will The Print takes up if similar thing happens to temple. And I wonder why problem with Muslims across the world where neither they integrate in countries they migrate nor they live in peace in countries they are majority and are Islamic.
The Print contrary to its claims is yellow journalism at its worst. Anti nation in everything.
Well done Yogi Sarkar!
The mosque management is lying. They have never had any intention of accepting rhe court order. If they had, they would not have approached the Allahabad High Court. Even now, if the HC decision goes aginst their stand, they will approach the Supreme Court.
Indian judiciary being what it is, the case will go on for decades.
Yogi understands their minds well enough. UP police must be appreciated for nipping things in the bud. Kudos!
It’s the same playbook at work everywhere. First, get a small plot of land to build a mosque. Once built, start encroaching slowly and stealthily into neighbouring plots. Even public properties such as roads are encroached upon brazenly. Without permission from relevant authorities, add additional floors to the mosque.
And when some concerned citizen complains, drag the matter in courts. Indian courts ensure that the cases go on forever.
The mosque management committee is lying shamelessly. Even if the Allahabad HC had declared the extensions illegal, they would not have abided by the order. They would have appealed against it in the Supreme Court.
Yogi knows their dirty tricks well enough. Hence, prompt and pre-emptive action.