Yogi Adityanath Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Manusmriti Remarks

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday during an event in Raebareli. The Chief Minister accused Gandhi of insulting India's traditions and heritage following remarks Gandhi made in Maharashtra regarding the Manusmriti mindset and the need to smash patriarchy. Adityanath argued that Gandhi's statements were factually incorrect and cited the Atharvaveda, Shatapatha Brahmana, and Matsya Purana as texts that praise Manu. He stated that Gandhi should act as a responsible leader rather than inciting the youth. During the address, Adityanath also referenced a girl who had previously apologized for making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jantar Mantar, warning youth not to follow a path that would force their families to apologize. Adityanath further alleged that the Congress party and the Samajwadi Party have neglected the Raebareli and Amethi regions for decades, using them as vote banks while ignoring local freedom fighters. He claimed that the BJP government has since transformed the region and restored honor to national figures. While both reports cover the Chief Minister's accusations, the center-leaning report emphasizes the specific development projects inaugurated and the Chief Minister's criticisms of the Samajwadi Party. The center-left leaning report focuses more on the commemorative ceremony for Rana Beni Madhav Baksh Singh and the Chief Minister's broader comments regarding the naming of monuments and the role of the Prime Minister as a constitutional institution.