India, Feb. 4 -- MAHAKUMBH NAGAR Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday asserted that Hindus and Buddhists are branches of the same banyan tree, and if both come together on a common platform, they will form the strongest banyan tree in the world, providing protection and unity to all.

Inaugurating the Buddhist Mahakumbh Yatra during his visit to Prayagraj, the CM praised the convergence of different traditions on a single platform, calling it a commendable initiative.

Emphasising that Lord Buddha's teachings of compassion and friendship continue to guide the world, he said:"As long as India exists, his teachings will endure."

The CM also pointed out that while some forces attempt to divide India, events like these have left anti-In...