Top 99 Quotes & Sayings by Yogi Adityanath

The Taj Mahal can be a tourist attraction, an architectural marvel, but it can never be treated as a monument of faith. After all, there is a difference between tourism and faith.

The bureaucracy always goes with the way politicians go.

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

The Election Commission stopped me from campaigning. I accepted it and reached people through my prayer - in silence. People gave their approval. Praying in silence is important, and this spiritual prayer has paid off.

I rely on people who can deliver.

I am a Hindu, and I have pride in that.

Public sentiment should be respected.

I think there are lot of people who do politics in the name of Dr. Lohia, but his dream has been fulfilled by PM Modi.

Shah Rukh Khan should remember that if a huge mass in society would boycott his films, he will also have to wander on streets like a normal Muslim.

Our education system must promote nationalism but should be modern and relevant to contemporary needs.

I don't have a personal agenda. My priority is expeditious implementation of my party's manifesto, the Lok Kalyan Sankalp Patra.

If Bombay can become Mumbai, Bangalore can become Bengaluru, Madras can become Chennai, and Calcutta can become Kolkota, there is no reason why Allahabad should not become Prayagraj and Faizabad should not become Ayodhya. To re-establish our original identity, we have renamed these places. I am happy that people have welcomed this.

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

We have adopted zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. We have not fed biryani to terrorists.

Once, Azamgarh was known in the field of education and literature, but the Samajwadi Party turned it into a stronghold of terrorism.

People should beware of those who hail terrorists and play with the security of the country.

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

Dalits are our brothers, but some of us do not embrace them like brothers. But when they go away and become Christians, some of us take pride in associating with them. This should stop.

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

Nobody is allowed to break the law.

My guide is the Modi government at the Centre. It's my inspiration. I will follow that.

For any party or alliance, it is imperative to get at least 272 Lok Sabha seats to claim the PM's post.

Secularism is intact because of Hindus.

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

The country will never vote in favour of those who do not acknowledge Lord Ram and Lord Krishna.

People had lost trust in governance. Getting back that trust, instilling a sense of hope and belief that good governance and development would be back on track, is my biggest achievement.

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

Religion is a comprehensive concept. According to our learned people, our scholars, to pave the path for public welfare in worldly life and to provide spiritual uplift is part of religion. I think a yogi can do both things quite easily. And I manage to balance both worldly and spiritual concerns.

We have demolished the biggest hindrance to the development of Uttar Pradesh - the menace of casteism and dynastic politics. The epicentre of development is now villages, poor, farmers, youth, women, traders, and, in fact, every section of the society.

I think there is no difference between the language of Shah Rukh Khan and Hafiz Saeed.

Recall when the Congress-led government was in power; then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had talked about who had rights to the country's resources. He had, taking the name of a religion, planted the seed of appeasement politics in the country. The result of Congress' appeasement policy is terrorism.

I have always faced challenges in my life.

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.

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

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

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

The tradition that I come from has a great influence on Karnataka. Not just politically - it's also my social and moral responsibility to draw citizens facing bad governance and lawlessness to a leadership that is capable of delivering good governance and development.

If a person is too 'satisfied', then he might become complacent, not work so hard to get ahead.

The Modi government started several welfare schemes for poor and realised the dream of corruption-free India.

Bajrang Bali worked to connect all Indian communities together, from north to south and east to west.

Officers are not fruit. I can't pick them off a tree.

Congress is hiding the details of their party president Rahul Gandhi's citizenship. Rahul Gandhi's real name is Rahul Vincy. They are cheating people by hiding the real names of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Some people in India want to increase corruption and dishonesty in the name of caste.

I have said it previously and saying it again... my government will work for betterment of all, irrespective of caste or religion.

If you want to see law and order, then come to Uttar Pradesh.

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

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.

Law and order is a state responsibility. I can assure you peace will be maintained in Uttar Pradesh.

The BJP has never considered its political opponents as enemies.

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

There is no doubt that the government under Modi, on every front, has given an exemplary performance, and the attraction of the common man towards Modi has definitely grown.

People know Modi did not do anything for himself. Whatever he has done is for people and the country.

Rahul Gandhi does not know Indian culture, so when he went to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple, he sat in a position as if he was offering namaaz.

Modiji is a BJP worker, and crores of karyakartas are proud of the fact that an ordinary worker has become a beloved personality in India and abroad.

There's no need to be fearful of me. I am involved in the welfare of people and giving them good governance.

A victory for the BJP means a victory for prosperity and development.

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.

After Modi became the PM, development happened across the country.

Assess and then decide whether women who are in active politics and public life, like men, whether in this process they may not lose their importance and role as mothers, daughter, and sisters.

I am committed to the safety and development of every community and region in the state.