Chittorgarh/Lucknow, March 15 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that the politics of casteism is undermining the very foundations of the nation and serving to divide society.

He remarked that those who lack the will to engage in constructive work are attempting to fragment society along caste lines - an endeavour that adversely impacts India's unity and strength.

Addressing a public gathering at the ''Jauhar Tribute Ceremony'' - organised by the Jauhar Smriti Sansthan in Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) - the Chief Minister quoted lines by the ''Rashtrakavi'' (National Poet) Ramdhari Singh ''Dinkar,'' asserting that true heroes are honoured for their valor and spiritual fortitude, whereas cowards sow discord within soc...