Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praises the fusion of "bhakti and shakti" in the construction of the Ayodhya Ram temple, symbolizing freedom from "500 years of slavery." Speaking in Maharashtra, he hails Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's defiance against Mughal rule. Adityanath emphasizes the importance of devotion and power, citing Maharashtra's spiritual heritage. He advocates for recognition of Shivaji Maharaj's legacy over Mughal influence and highlights Prime Minister Modi's defense corridor initiative dedicated to the Maratha warrior king.