LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended an Army occasion within the state’s capital on Friday, unravelling a facet of him hardly ever seen. The occasion supposed to make clear navy preparations, took an sudden twist as CM Yogi, with a glint in his eye, not solely noticed however actively engaged with an array of weapons, displaying marksmanship. The sight of UP CM holding a Sig Sauer – an American assault rifle – on the occasion quickly triggered a social media frenzy, together with his pictures turning into viral.
लखनऊ में आज से आयोजित तीन दिवसीय ‘Know Your Army Festival-2024’ के उद्घाटन कार्यक्रम में सम्मिलित हुआ।
इस समारोह के माध्यम से हमारे युवाओं को भारतीय सेना को जानने और उनके शौर्य व पराक्रम से साक्षात्कार का अवसर प्राप्त होगा।
इस समारोह के लिए भारतीय सेना को हृदय से बधाई! pic.twitter.com/Pp1ECo28pN
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 5, 2024
New Agency ANI additionally shared a video displaying the 51-year-old monk-politician displaying his marksmanship whereas aiming at an imaginary goal.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates ‘Know Your Army Festival’ in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/qnacC3iG9W
— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2024
The Deadly Sig Sauer Assault Rifle
While the precise rifle Yogi wielded stays undisclosed, a fast Google search hints at a resemblance to the Sig Sauer assault rifle – an armament beforehand ordered by the Indian authorities. Recent deployments in Jammu and Kashmir, changing the outdated INSAS rifles, point out the weapon’s significance.
Outclassing The Legendary AK-47
With a staggering vary exceeding 600 meters, the Sig Sauer rifle has earned the title of the “father” of the AK-47, showcasing its deadly capabilities. The authorities’s strategic acquisition goals to bolster the armed forces’ offensive energy, evident within the deployment of those rifles alongside the borders with China and Pakistan.
Diving Into Sig Sauer’s Elite Variant In Yogi’s Hands
This semi-automatic assault rifle, manufactured in Germany and the United States, boasts six variants, with Yogi Adityanath wielding the elite model. Operating on a closed-bolt and a direct impingement fuel system, the rifle weighs roughly 3.4 kilograms. Its barrel size ranges from 9 to twenty inches, relying on the variant, accommodating 5.56x45mm NATO, .223 Remington, and .300 AAC Blackout ammunition.
The rifle options an STANAG journal, and its efficient vary can span from 100 to 600 meters, contingent upon the precise variant in use.
Unveiling The ‘Make in India’ Connection
The firearm in Yogi’s arms attracts parallels with trendy Israeli assault rifles, notably the Arad and Carmel fashions. Speculations from 2020 hinted on the initiation of manufacturing underneath the ‘Make in India’ initiative in Madhya Pradesh, aligning with Yogi’s dedication to indigenous manufacturing.
Why UP CM Keeps A Revolver?
In a thought-provoking interview from just a few years in the past, Yogi Adityanath brazenly disclosed his possession of a one-lakh-rupee revolver and an eighty-thousand-rupee rifle. When questioned, he elaborated, “As a monk, our training encompasses both scriptures and weapons. While one side involves chanting beads, the other entails wielding a weapon. We carry both for our security.” This revelation offers perception into Yogi’s distinctive perspective as a monk immersed in each religious and protecting practices.
