Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced renaming of Mustafabad as Kabirdham, saying the state government is working to restore the true identity of religious and spiritual sites.
CM Yogi was visiting the Vishwa Kalyan Ashram in Mustafabad, Lakhimpur Kheri.
Addressing a gathering, the Chief Minister said, “Under the double-engine government, extensive efforts are underway to restore and beautify religious and spiritual sites across Uttar Pradesh.
“Earlier, Faizabad was renamed as Ayodhya and Allahabad as Prayagraj. We have worked to restore the true identity of these places.”
He claimed that earlier governments in contrast “diverted such funds towards constructing graveyard boundaries”.
CM Yogi criticized the Opposition, saying they indulged in such actions in the name of secularism, calling it “sheer hypocrisy”.
At the grand event held at Kabirdham Ashram, the Chief Minister highlighted the government’s achievements in fostering patriotism, preserving eternal traditions, and promoting respect for heritage and holistic development.
He noted that the teachings of Sant Kabirdas continue to illuminate society even today. Through the philosophy of Nirgun Bhakti, Kabirdas bridged social divides and explained the bond between the soul and the Supreme Being in simple words.
The Chief Minister cautioned citizens to remain vigilant against forces attempting to weaken the nation’s unity by spreading caste-based and communal divisions. He warned that if these evils are not identified and eliminated in time, they can corrode society like a disease.
He also extended warm wishes to the people of the state and the nation on the occasion of Chhath Puja. Earlier, he performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Sadguru Kabir Pujya Shri Asangdev Ji Dharamshala.