At the “Winter Carnival,” Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami claimed his government is acting to protect the culture and demographic composition of Devbhoomi. He alleged that some people have issues with their actions towards “land jihad.” He claimed over 10,000 acres of government land had been “freed” from alleged encroachment, demolished more than 500 alleged illegal structures, and the implementation of strict land laws. He alleged that some people don’t have issue with evil practices like “love jihad,” and “thook jihad,” claiming strict action against such “ghrinit mansikta” (heinous mindsets). He alleged that individuals with a “Mullawadi” mindset conceal their identities to trap Hindu women, claiming such “jihadi mentality” disrupts social harmony. He referenced the implementation of laws against riots and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), asserting these ensure equal rights. He claimed the UCC would free women from what he described as centuries-old “tribal mentalities” that allowed exploitation, including practices like polygamy and halala, and alleged that opposition to these measures stems from vote-bank politics. He claimed that the government was acting against a “divisive mentality” through the dissolution of the Madrasa Board with restrictions to prescribed curriculum. Dhami stated, “In Devbhoomi, we want to establish temples of knowledge and values, not separatist centres that promote jihadi mindsets,” claiming closure of 250 madrasas, which he described as “illegal” and accused of misleading children, claiming some have issues with this too. Referring to “Operation Kalnemi,” Dhami said his government was acting against “ghuspaithiya (infiltrators), and vidharmi” elements allegedly targeting and harming Sanatan culture, warning that we will expel each and every individual and that such activities would not be tolerated in Uttarakhand.