Yogi Adityanath

“I am well aware of the politics of Uttar Pradesh, as I have had multiple stints as a member of Parliament. I know how politics works here.”

“A Hindu is interested in the welfare of all: not merely humans, but all living beings.”

“U.P. is a big state. I don't have enough leadership experience for such a big state. I requested the party for two experienced associates to help me and work with me.”

“I don't have a personal life. Whatever I have is for the country and society.”

“We are not intoxicated by power. We are concerned about the betterment of the poor, marginalised, oppressed, farmers, women, those living in villages, and every section of society.”

“Public sentiment should be respected.”

“In my very first Cabinet meeting, I told my colleagues we must take on corruption, lawlessness, casteism, and the politics of appeasement.”

“Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, terror camps are being destroyed, which is breaking the back of terrorists and Pakistan.”

“Jinnah cannot be honoured in India. He's responsible for the partition of our country. No Jinnah eulogy is acceptable in India.”

“If terrorism tries to dent the security of this country and its sovereignty, we will give it a befitting reply.”

“I am not a full-time politician but a 'sanyasi' who took the path of politics to serve the masses.”

“The name of a district or a commissionerate should be what the country and the world identifies it with.”

“In a democracy, everyone has a right to put forward one's views. But people resorting to violent demonstrations in the name of Dalits are bound to be exposed.”

“In 2014, Modi's name was there in the minds of people due to the good work he had done in Gujarat as chief minister. He made Gujarat one of the most developed states in India.”

“We want to make Uttar Pradesh the most developed state in the country.”

“Democracy or politics done without values and ideals is dangerous for the country.”

“The real Hindu vision is that nobody will be discriminated against or favoured. Everyone is equal.”

“Winning and losing have their significance in a democracy. But there should be no arrogance in victory, nor should there be any despondency in defeat.”

“Manmohan Singh, during his tenure as Prime Minister, said that Muslims have first right over the resources of this country. Where will the Dalits, backward, women, tribal, and others go?”

“Due to Modi ji's leadership, people's participation in building a base for inclusive growth and a strong country became possible.”