This special report focuses on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s comments on ‘political Islam’. He stated, ‘Bid to change India’s demography.’ The Chief Minister asserted that while the struggles against British and French colonialism are discussed, the fight of ancestors against political Islam is often overlooked. He referenced the ‘Chhangur’ case, linking it to efforts aimed at altering the country’s demographic makeup with an intention to divide the nation. Adityanath also praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its campaigns to unite society and its role in overcoming historical challenges. The speech, delivered in Gorakhpur, has drawn attention for framing a historical and contemporary narrative around the concept of political Islam as an ideological challenge.