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Adityanath must withdraw his ‘inflammatory’ statements: Amnesty International

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Source: ibnlive

A day after BJP leader Yogi Adityanath took charge of the most-populated state as chief minister, Amnesty International called for the public withdrawal of alleged inflammatory statements made in the past by the leader on Monday.

“Adityanath has been one of Uttar Pradesh’s most polarising politicians, given to hateful rhetoric that incites discrimination and hostility against minority groups, particularly Muslims,” alleged Aakar Patel, executive director, Amnesty International India.

A known Hindutva hardliner, the UP CM sworn in as the 21st chief minister of the state on Sunday. The five-time MP from Gorakhpur, the CM stayed at the VVIP guest house overnight and did not enter his official house before conducting prayers.

“As Chief Minister of India’s most populous state, he and his party have an obligation to ensure that his positions do not become government policy. It is, therefore, imperative that he retracts any statements which may provide a license for others to abuse human rights,” Patel said in a statement.

Adityanath had called for India becoming a “Hindu state” and also made controversial statements claiming ‘love jihad’. He has various criminal charges in different cases, including an attempt to murder, criminal intimidation and rioting, alleged Amnesty. “In 2007, he was detained for 15 days for allegedly inciting riots in Gorakhpur”.

“Adityanath’s toxic ideas must not become part of his governance. By demonising Muslims, he has increased religious divisions and put ordinary people at risk of discrimination, hostility, and violence. As the head of the Uttar Pradesh government, he must disown his poisonous statements, and ensure that his administration respects the rights of people of all faiths,” Patel said.

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