CM Yogi Adityanath addressing teachers’ meet in Lucknow on Sunday
Lucknow: Warning people against “divisive forces active in the country”, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that some people are trying to divide the country on caste and region and young people and teachers should keep working on the motto ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. Remember, if one imagines such an India, then one does not truly respect our ancestors,” the CM said, addressing a group of teachers before a day-long workshop organised by Akhil Vishva Gayatri Parivar at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University in Lucknow. They must ensure that divisive forces don’t succeed,” he said. Attacking the opposition parties, Yogi said nobody should be allowed to divide society on the lines of caste or section. When the nation faces challenges, the role of teachers becomes even more important,” he said. If citizens perform their duties honestly, the country will emerge as a global leader,” he said. He said organisations driven by ideas and values endure longer than those built around individuals. He said third-party assessments by reputed institutions were being used to ensure survival and fix accountability of the efforts being put on the ground during plantation drives.
“What kind of India do we want? A fragmented and divided India? Do we want an India fighting within itself over caste? “This is an offence against Bharat Mata. It is an attempt to once again put India’s independence in danger. Whenever such a crisis emerges, the responsibility of teachers increases. “Educators should counter false and incorrect portrayal of the past to thwart the efforts of the divisive forces working against the interest of the country. “People should shed the mentality of colonialism and take pride in our heritage, promote social equality and place greater emphasis on duties alongside rights. Highlighting the role of social and cultural organisations, Yogi praised Gayatri Pariwar for bringing people from different backgrounds together and promoting social harmony.