Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on the use of bulldozers in handling lawbreakers, emphasising actions within legal frameworks. He cites ongoing adherence to court orders in the Mathura religious dispute and commits to addressing misuse of Waqf properties. Adityanath reiterates the BJP’s goal of ensuring Waqf lands benefit the community legally.
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