Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Manusmriti. The Chief Minister said the country has few expectations of Rahul Gandhi. " Recently, I was also reading a statement by Rahul Gandhi, the MP from Raebareli. He made a statement in Maharashtra, saying that women should break free from the shackles of Manusmriti and come out. As Rahul Gandhi, the country does not have many expectations of you. But as the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of India, the country expects you to be accountable to democracy. Do you consider it your birthright to criticise India’s traditions and heritage?" he said at an event organised on the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Rana Beni Madhav Baksh Singh.
Rahul encourages anti-national elements
CM Yogi also said that Rahul Gandhi has repeatedly maligned India's cultural heritage on international platforms.
"You took an oath to uphold the Constitution of India, yet you seem to consider it your birthright to disparage India's traditions and heritage. When you travel outside Uttar Pradesh, you malign and insult the state; when you go abroad, you insult India itself. In the nation's fight against terrorism, you directly or indirectly encourage anti-national elements. Your party questions the very existence of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya. As for your commitment to democracy, the country witnessed the dark shadow of the Emergency in 1975. You make comments regarding Manu, Ram, or India's heritage. If you wish to understand Manu, read the Atharvaveda, the Shatapatha Brahmana and the Matsya Purana; you will find all the information there," he said.
You ask for proof from soldiers
Targeting the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister said that when the Indian Army fights against the enemies on the borders, you ask for proof from the soldiers of the Indian Army.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister inaugurated an auditorium named after freedom fighter Rana Beni Madhav Bakhsh Singh, built at a cost of approximately Rs 50 crore. He also issued a postage stamp in his name and released a souvenir. On this occasion, CM Yogi said that today is a historic day for Rae Bareli district.
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