During the Golden Jubilee Theatre Festival at the Bharatendu Natya Academy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lamented the lack of cultural representation for native heroes, particularly Maharaja Suheldev, who is known for defeating the foreign invader Salar Masud nearly a thousand years ago. He urged theatre groups and educational institutions to create productions that celebrate Suheldev and other lesser-known figures, stressing the importance of engaging youth in schools and colleges. Adityanath highlighted the role of theatre as a medium for shaping public consciousness and cultural identity, stating, 'theatre is the mirror of society.' He also proposed organizing plays based on the works of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. The Chief Minister criticized the historical neglect of Suheldev's legacy, pointing out that fairs were held in honor of Masud rather than Suheldev at the site of his victory. He called for a renewed focus on historical themes in theatre, suggesting productions on other national heroes such as Rani Lakshmibai and Maharaja Mahendra Pratap Singh. Adityanath assured that the government would support initiatives to strengthen theatre infrastructure, including the construction of a hostel for the Bharatendu Natya Academy.