Straight Talk : Caste should be the means of running the society systematically, but casteism weakens that system – Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh , Chief Minister

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has  said while the caste system is meant to organise society, ‘casteism’ weakens the social structure and divides the nation.

Addressing a programme at the Sire temple in Jalore, Adityanath also said that religion should act as a unifying force in society.

“Caste should be the means of running the society systematically, but casteism weakens that system,” Adityanath said.

“The previous governments believed in dividing people in the name of caste, region and language, which weakened the country and led to challenges such as the unrest in Kashmir, Naxalism, linguistic disputes and caste conflicts. The benefits of governance often failed to reach the Dalits, the poor and other marginalised sections,” he said.

“But today, India is moving ahead to become a major global force under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The country has been brought together under his leadership,” Adityanath said, adding that steps have been taken to address the issues of Kashmir and Naxalism, while ensuring that welfare schemes reached people without any discrimination.

The chief minister also said that the government is focused on expanding infrastructure and public facilities across the country.

“Good roads have been built in areas where there were none earlier, railway connectivity has been expanded, while airports, Metro, medical institutions and engineering colleges have been built in areas that lacked them,” Adityanath said.