“Gyanvapi, which some today unfortunately refer to as a mosque, is actually Vishwanath-Ji himself,” Mr. Adityanath said, while addressing the inaugural session of an international seminar on the ‘Contribution of Nathpanth in the creation of a harmonious society’ at Deendayal Upadhyay University in Gorakhpur.

During an event in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised the Gyanvapi site's religious significance, stating it is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, not a mosque. He described it as 'Sakshat Vishwanath' and criticised misrepresentations of its identity.

The Gyanvapi issue has been at the centre of a long-drawn legal battle with the Hindu side arguing that the Gyanvapi mosque was allegedly built on the remains of a pre-existing temple, while the Muslim side has contested the claim.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday expressed reservations with those assuming Varanasi’s Gyanvapi mosque as a place of Muslim worship and said that Gyanvapi was

Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a significant statement regarding the Gyanvapi issue, stating that although some refer to it as a mosque, Gyanvapi is in fact "Vishwanath" itself.

The Gyanvapi issue has been at the centre of a long-drawn legal battle with the Hindu side arguing that the Gyanvapi mosque was allegedly built on the remains of a pre-existing temple, while the Musli

Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, stated on Saturday that it is "unfortunate" to refer to Gyanvapi as a mosque. He described it as a "Lord Vishwanath embodiment."" He added, "It is sad that some people refer to Gyanvapi as a mosque whereas it is the personification of Lord Vishwanath himself.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said it is unfortunate to call Gyanvapi a mosque and called it an "embodiment of Lord Vishwanath." Speaking at the inauguration of an international seminar on "Contribution of Nath Panth in Building a Harmonious Society" at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University,

In January, the ASI in its report stated “there existed a large Hindu temple before the construction of the existing structure” in 17th century

The CM made this statement addressing the inaugural session of an international seminar on the 'Contribution of Nathpanth in the Creation of a Harmonious Society' at Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University.