Archive · 21 Aug 2026
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Pays Tribute to Kalyan Singh
Yogi Adityanath remembered Kalyan Singh on the anniversary of his death.
Singh had held many jobs, including chief minister, member of Parliament and governor.
Adityanath said Singh was important to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
He praised Singh for standing firmly by his beliefs.
Adityanath said Singh accepted losing power rather than allowing Ram devotees to be fired upon.
He called Singh an inspiration for people who value Sanatan traditions.
He also criticized the Samajwadi Party over how it honored Singh.
Several public institutions in Uttar Pradesh have been named after Singh.
Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh on his death anniversary in Lucknow.
Adityanath praised Singh’s journey from a farmer’s family to serving as chief minister, MP and governor.
He highlighted Singh’s role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and commitment to Sanatan values.
Adityanath said Singh sacrificed his government rather than allow Ram devotees to be fired upon.
The chief minister criticized the Samajwadi Party for allegedly failing to properly honor Singh and cited institutions named after him.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to former chief minister Kalyan Singh.
- What
- A death-anniversary programme honored Singh and highlighted his political career, public service and role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
- When
- Friday, August 21, on Kalyan Singh’s death anniversary; the year is not specified.
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Adityanath said Singh’s commitment to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, Sanatan values and public service made him an enduring inspiration.
- Honored figure
- Kalyan Singh, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister
- Tribute location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Occasion
- Kalyan Singh’s death anniversary
- Key legacy cited
- Role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement
- Commemoration proposed
- Adityanath said the occasion should be observed as Hindu Gaurav Diwas
- Institutions named after Singh
- Uttar Pradesh’s first cancer institute, a medical college in Bulandshahr and the Habitat Centre in Aligarh
- Political criticism
- Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party leadership of not giving Singh adequate respect during his last rites