UP CM backs Allahabad HC judge who made anti-Muslim remarks, says he spoke the truth
Adityanath asked if it was a crime to speak about what was beneficial for the majority community.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath on Saturday questioned the Opposition for seeking impeachment proceedings against an Allahabad High Court judge, accusing it of trying to silence those speaking the truth.
Adityanath said that the judge, Justice Shekhar Yadav, had only called for a Uniform Civil Code and said that the country should be run as per the wishes of the majority.
“A Uniform Civil Code is indeed needed,” the Bharatiya Janata Party leader said. “The sentiments of the majority are respected the world over. If someone in India speaks about what is beneficial for the majority, if someone speaks that truth, is it a crime?”
However, Yadav, during his speech on December 8, had also uttered a slur used for Muslims who have been circumcised and described the community as “harmful to the country”.
The judge claimed that children from “one community”, implying Hindus, are taught values like compassion and non-violence, while those from “another community”, implying Muslims, were exposed to animal slaughter and lack tolerance.
Yadav had said that India would soon adopt a Uniform Civil Code – a common set of laws governing marriage, divorce, succession and adoption for all citizens.
On Saturday, Adityanath asked how Opposition parties could call themselves democratic despite seeking the impeachment of the Allahabad High Court judge who made...
