In a statement that may trigger yet another controversy, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has claimed that “political Islam” is rarely discussed in history compared to British and French colonialism, even though it delivered the greatest blow to ‘Sanatana Dharma’.

The BJP leader made the statement while speaking at an event held to celebrate the centenary year of RSS in Gorakhpur, on Tuesday (October 21). He highlighted the contribution of RSS in building the Ram temple in Ayodhya and listed the activities that are still promoting 'political Islam'.

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‘Warriors fought against political Islam'

Speaking at the event Yogi said great warriors like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Guru Gobind Singh, Maha

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