Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s response to being labeled “communal” back in 2017 has resurfaced, and for good reason. His words not only hold wisdom but should serve as a mantra for every thinking, secular Hindu in Bharat. Many self-proclaimed “seculars” in Bharat engage in unreciprocated gestures of goodwill toward others. However, Yogi Adityanath’s stance cuts through this facade with powerful clarity. Let’s explore!
A Truly Secular Mantra By CM Yogi
I think this is a great formula – give as much respect to others as they give you. pic.twitter.com/0OBdSDFHDh
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CM Yogi’s lines from 2017 reflect a very balanced approach to secularism. His mantra is firmly rooted in reciprocity and mutual respect. CM Yogi’s wisdom is simple yet profound: respect should not be one-sided or blind. Unfortunately, for many ‘sickular’ who wear the badge of “secularism,” the ideology is synonymous with appeasement and selective respect, usually at the cost of Hindu identity.
The statements of CM Yogi subtly showcase the fallacy of One-Sided tolerance in Bharat’s society!
The “sickulars” of Bharat have long peddled the idea that true secularism means bending over backward to accommodate the sentiments of every community except Hindus. These so-called seculars preach respect for all religions! However, their actions are often blind to the fact that respect must be mutual.
CM Yogi’s words strike at the very heart of this issue. Why should Hindus endlessly extend goodwill toward a community that does not reciprocate the same respect? The CM highlights the hypocrisy of selective secularism when he states, “I respect Allah as much as a Muslim respects Lord Ram.” This statement calls into question the pervasive idea that Hindus must always be the ones to extend the olive branch, even when their own traditions and deities are disrespected.
Reciprocity as the Pillar of True Secularism
CM Yogi’s stance is not just common sense; it is timeless advice for Hindus. Today’s Sanatanis find themselves in a nation where secularism has been twisted into a tool for appeasement politics. The core of his message is that respect must be earned, not unconditionally given.
Hindus, the majority in Bharat, should not be expected to give endlessly while receiving nothing but disdain and disrespect in return.
This one-sided tolerance is not only unsustainable but dangerous. It emboldens forces that seek to erode the very fabric of Bharat’s spiritual heritage. Yogi Adityanath’s words offer a wake-up call to the thinking Hindus of the nation: do not engage in blind acts of appeasement.
Lessons for Bharat’s Secularists: Reclaiming Balanced Secularism
CM Yogi’s statement should be adopted as the guiding principle for anyone in Bharat who calls themselves a true secularist Hindu. It does not advocate for hate or intolerance! Rather, it calls for an even-handed respect between communities. When Yogi says, “I respect Muslim women as much as Muslim men respect Hindu women,” he is asking society to face the bare, uncomfortable truth of “peaceful” intolerance.
How often have we seen the “peaceful” community that demands tolerance for their own customs but shows little to no respect for others?
Therefore, it is high time that India reclaims the true essence of secularism! Secularism should be based on mutual respect, not selective favor. CM Yogi’s stance makes it clear: Hindus should not be expected to bow and scrap for the sake of inclusivity while their own traditions are mocked or undermined. Respect for Islam, or any other religion, should exist only to the extent that Hinduism is given that same respect in return.
Why CM Yogi ’s Words Matter Today
The reason CM Yogi’s words resonate so deeply even today is because India’s socio-political landscape is plagued by pseudo-secularism! This brand of ‘sickularism’ is inherently biased against Hindus. They think temple desecration or mockery of Hindu customs is acceptable under the name of “modernity.” Additionally, they also support STSJ outcries when the situation is flipped in return for other religions.
CM Yogi Adityanath is merely stating what should be obvious to any thinking individual: Respect is a Two-Way Street.
The “sickulars” who want Hindus to give endlessly without demanding respect in return are guilty of the greatest folly of brains. To give unreciprocated respect is not tolerance; it is foolishness. CM Yogi’s words remind us that Hindus should no longer feel compelled to appease those who do not reciprocate the respect they expect. A secular Bharat is one where every faith is respected equally, not where one is subordinated to another.
Yogi’s mantra holds a mirror to the selective secularism that has long been practiced in Bharat.
Therefore, thinking Sanatanis must now embrace his wisdom as their guiding principle. Mutual respect is the cornerstone of real secularism. Thus, CM Yogi’s message is one of strength and fairness, not division. Hence, Hindus should adopt his stance as a mantra: do not respect those who do not respect you. If we are to create a truly secular Bharat, this is where it begins.
No more bending over, appeasement, or one-sided secularism.
Let CM Yogi Adityanath’s timeless words echo through the minds of every true secular Hindu in the nation.