Rae Bareli: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath fiercely targeted Rahul Gandhi in Rae Bareli on Monday. The occasion was to react to Rahul Gandhi’s statement in which the Congress leader, in a programme in Maharashtra, had asked women to come out of the shackles of Manusmriti. Yogi said that responsibility should be visible in the statements of a person holding a position like leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha. He also accused Rahul Gandhi of constantly raising questions about the country’s tradition and heritage.
What did Yogi say on Rahul Gandhi’s Manusmriti statement?
During a programme in Maharashtra, Rahul Gandhi had talked about women getting out of the so-called bondage of Manusmriti. He emphasised women’s independence and right to take their own life decisions. Yogi targeted Rahul regarding this statement. The chief minister said that it is not appropriate to make such comments without understanding Manu and Indian tradition.
Which texts did Yogi advise Rahul to read?
The chief minister said that if Rahul Gandhi really wants to understand Manu and Indian heritage then he should study the ancient texts. He referred to Atharvaveda, Shatapatha Brahmana and Matsya Purana. Yogi said that references related to Indian tradition and Manu can be understood in these texts.
Why did Yogi raise questions regarding the role of LOP?
Yogi, citing Rahul Gandhi’s post of Leader of Opposition, said that responsibility towards the democratic institutions and the heritage of the country is expected from the person who takes the oath of the Constitution. He alleged that Rahul Gandhi is targeting the traditions of the country with his statements. The chief minister also said that the opposition has every right to criticise the government, but the responsibilities of the constitutional post should also be kept in mind.
What accusation did Yogi make against Rahul regarding the PM?
Yogi also cornered Rahul Gandhi on his comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that the prime minister is not just an individual but represents a constitutional institution of the country. The chief minister alleged that the use of derogatory language against the prime minister or other institutions can give a wrong message to the public about the constitutional system.
Why cornered Congress on Ayodhya issue?
In Rae Bareli, Yogi also attacked the state leadership of Congress. Referring to the alleged incidents related to the visit to Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya and the subsequent fish feast, he accused the Congress of adopting a double standard in matters of religious faith. Yogi said that Ayodhya is a place of faith for crores of people of the country and decorum should be maintained even in political activities there. A different reaction may also emerge from Congress on this issue.
Why did Yogi mention the old history of Congress?
The chief minister also mentioned the emergency of 1975 in his address. Accusing Congress of weakening the democratic system, he said that the party should also look at its history. Yogi also attacked the party, citing Congress’s old political position regarding the existence of Lord Ram in Ayodhya.
What is the political message of Yogi’s attack in Rae Bareli?
This attack by Yogi has happened at a time when Rahul Gandhi has a direct political connection with Rae Bareli. The chief minister also participated in programmes related to development projects in Rae Bareli on Monday. Therefore, along with development, the political target on Congress and Rahul Gandhi was also clearly visible in his speech. The issue of Manusmriti and Indian heritage has now become another part of the ongoing ideological debate between BJP and Congress.
