Someone sent me this documentary by Rajeev Yadav focussing mainly on the communal politics of Yogi Adityanath in Eastern UP. A case study on how a communally harmonious place (Gorakhpur) where Hindus and Muslims took part in each other's festivals, were historically muslim nawabs had given away 1000s of acres of land to temple societies, and where the local Jama Masjid grounds were used for Ram Leela celebrations; is increasngly communalised and results in riots later on as well as hatred and divisive politics is promoted even among little kids.
Mainly focussed around 2005 riots in Easter UP and its aftermath, it is pertinent to note that it was Mulayam Singh Yadav who was in power and allowed the riots to go out hand. Although this represents a small number, the use of religion for politics can be seen to create communal disharmony that will have direct implications to National security in the long run. To be strong outside, you have to be strong inside and that can only happen if the idea of unity in diversity is maintained and such divisive politics and spread of hatred is kept in check.
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