Overview

• Yogi Adityanath stated that Sambhal is referenced in Hindu scriptures written over 5,000 years ago, predating the advent of Islam by millennia.
• He criticized the destruction of Sambhal's Hari Vishnu temple in 1526 by Mughal commander Mir Baqi, calling for an end to the glorification of foreign invaders like Aurangzeb.
• Adityanath revealed that only 18 of the 68 pilgrimage sites in Sambhal have been rediscovered, with Jalabhishek performed at a Shiva temple after 56 years.
• The Chief Minister praised the recently concluded Mahakumbh-2025 for revitalizing Uttar Pradesh's heritage and showcasing the essence of Sanatan Dharma to the world.
• He condemned previous governments for neglecting sacred sites and accused them of allowing illegal encroachments, which his administration has worked to reverse.