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Yogi Adityanath rebukes Rahul Gandhi over Manusmriti remarks in Raebareli
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 07:48 PM
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments on the Manusmriti during a rally in Raebareli, saying he has no expectations from him.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath publicly rebuked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Raebareli, accusing him of making controversial remarks on the ancient legal text Manusmriti. During a political gathering, Yogi quoted, “No expectations from you as Rahul Gandhi,” underscoring his disappointment.
Gandhi’s earlier comments on Manusmriti, which he framed as a critique of regressive social norms, sparked a heated exchange between the two leaders. While Gandhi did not elaborate further at the event, his remarks were seized upon by the ruling party as evidence of ideological divergence.
The confrontation highlights the growing friction between the BJP-led state government and the opposition Congress in Uttar Pradesh, especially ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Analysts note that Yogi’s sharp language aims to consolidate his support base by portraying the opposition as out of touch with the state’s cultural sensibilities.
Gandhi’s earlier comments on Manusmriti, which he framed as a critique of regressive social norms, sparked a heated exchange between the two leaders. While Gandhi did not elaborate further at the event, his remarks were seized upon by the ruling party as evidence of ideological divergence.
The confrontation highlights the growing friction between the BJP-led state government and the opposition Congress in Uttar Pradesh, especially ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Analysts note that Yogi’s sharp language aims to consolidate his support base by portraying the opposition as out of touch with the state’s cultural sensibilities.