Consider it your birthright to denounce India's heritage: Yogi Adityanath slams Rahul Gandhi over Manusmriti remarks
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the Manusmriti, accusing the Congress leader of denouncing India's heritage. Adityanath further alleged that Gandhi encourages anti-national elements and undermines the country's democratic traditions.
Why it matters
Reflects the ongoing intense political polarization and ideological conflict between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress party in India.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday (August 24, 2026) targeted Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Manusmriti, saying he considers it his birthright to denounces India's traditions and heritage.
He also asked the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha as to why he wanted to ruin the future of India's present generation through 'Urban Naxals'.
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