Over the years, Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has made scores of statements that became controversial, eventually inviting criticism and reactions from political leaders, activists, and even common masses. From his views on the 'inter-religious marriages', and 'religious conversions' to his comments on related to Hindu deities, Adityanath's statements have sparked debates.

Here are five such statements by the Uttar Pradesh chief minister over the years that invited widespread controversy and criticism.