Yati Narsinghanand calls for armed Hindu groups Like ISIS sparks outrage

Yati Narsinghanand

Moradabad: Hindutva leader Yati Narsinghanand has triggered widespread condemnation after a video surfaced of him calling for the formation of armed Hindu groups similar to ISIS. The footage, recorded at his Dasna temple in Uttar Pradesh, shows him urging Hindus to take up arms, claiming they face threats from Muslims.

Narsinghanand, known for his incendiary speeches, alleged that Hindus were attacked in Moradabad and insisted that self-defence was necessary. He also expressed his intention to seek support from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for arming Hindus.

The video has drawn sharp criticism, with many demanding legal action against him. Senior journalist Dr. Mukesh Kumar accused him of inciting violence and warned that his rhetoric could lead to civil unrest. Kumar also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were shielding figures like Narsinghanand.

AIMIM’s Uttar Pradesh state president Shaukat Ali questioned the police’s inaction, stating that Narsinghanand openly calls for violence yet faces no consequences. The incident has intensified concerns over rising communal tensions and the apparent impunity enjoyed by hate speech offenders.