New Delhi, March 29 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday linked Hinduism with nationalism, adding that Hinduism is closely tied to one's nationality.

Speaking at the TV9 Bharatvarsh Satta Sammelan, Yadav said that much like how people living in America are called Americans or those living in Russia are called Russians, and he proudly declared himself a Hindu and wondered what was wrong with that.

"Hindutva means nationalism. We are proud that we are Hindus. Nationalism and Hindutva are the same. If anyone challenges our nation, then how will we leave them? People living in America are called Americans, people living in Russia are called Russians, and similarly, people living here in Hindustan will be Hindu. Yes, I am...