Yogi Adityanath Labels 'Love Jihad' as Demographic Conspiracy, Urges Vigilance Against Forced Conversions

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called "love jihad" a conspiracy to change religious demography. Speaking at a Ram Katha festival, he urged vigilance and cited his government's 2020 anti-conversion law. Opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the remarks, saying the government fails to follow Sanatan Dharma's values of love and brotherhood. Several states have similar laws now facing Supreme Court challenges.