Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath stirred controversy with his Islamophobic stance on the safety of Hindus amongst a group of Muslim families. His comments have reignited controversy, particularly due to his insinuation that Hindus may not be safe in Muslim-majority areas.
“A Muslim family is the safest among a hundred Hindu families, but can 50 Hindus be safe among a hundred Muslim families? No,” he stated, referencing historical instances of persecution in countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan.