Law against 'Love jihad' for all, not just Muslims: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

In an exclusive interview with Prabhu Chawla on AajTak's special weekly show 'Seedhi Baat', Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the law brought in by his government against the alleged practice of "love jihad" is not anti-Muslim and it is applicable to people from all religions.

"The law would be applicable even on Hindus if a Hindu does the same crime. It is not anti-Muslims. Whoever commits a wrong, he will be punished as per the law," Yogi Adityanath said.

Speaking about the Uttar Pradesh assembly election that are due next year, Yogi Adityanath said he is confident that the BJP would win 350 seats with its allies and form a majority government.

"The people of Uttar Pradesh have already decided it (BJP's victory). We have been working in the interest of the people of the state," he said.

Asked about the political controversies over the slogan of 'Jai Shri Ram' in Bengal's politics, Yogi Adityanath said, "Why would we not raise slogan? 'Jai Shri Ram' is a symbol of our daily greetings. Whenever people meet, be it in UP or Bihar, people greet each other with 'Ram Ram'. Mamata Banerjee's 'Jai Siya Ram' is no different from this."

Watch the full interview for more.