Consider it your birthright to denounce India's heritage: Yogi Adityanath slams Rahul Gandhi over Manusmriti remarks
“You have taken an oath on the Constitution and, after taking that oath, you consider it your birthright to denounce India's traditions and heritage,” U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath said
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the ancient Hindu text, Manusmriti, accusing him of denouncing India's traditions and heritage. Speaking at an event in Raebareli, Adityanath stated that Gandhi, as the Leader of Opposition, should be accountable to the country's democracy.
He questioned why Gandhi wished to "lead India's children and young generation towards a situation where a mother or another person later has to feel ashamed and apologise?" The controversy arose following Gandhi's criticism of Manusmriti during a meeting with girl students in Maharashtra, where he urged them to "smash patriarchy" and claimed women belonged to themselves.
Adityanath suggested Gandhi should read Hindu texts to understand Manu's place in Indian tradition, implying that his comments reflected a "Manu mindset." This clash occurred amidst a broader political dispute over Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" programme and his growing appeal among young voters.
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