UP CM Yogi Adityanath Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Manusmriti Remarks

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has come down heavily on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on Manusmriti, saying the Leader of the Opposition considers it his birthright to disparage India's traditions and heritage.

Yogi Adityanath was addressing an event in Raebareli when he made a scathing attack on Gandhi, accusing him of insulting the country and questioning its army. The CM also took umbrage with Gandhi's remarks on Hindu Gods. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

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The BJP had previously hit out at Rahul Gandhi's remark, calling it a 'political comedy show'. Party's Maharashtra vice-president Keshav Upadhye accused the Congress leader of making political statements instead of addressing issues concerning students.

Rahul Gandhi had recently said that he was urging women to break free from the shackles of Manusmriti. The comment sparked controversy, with many taking exception to his remarks on India's traditions and heritage.

The BJP had responded to Rahul Gandhi's remark Party's Maharashtra vice-president Keshav Upadhye also accused the Congress leader of making political statements instead of addressing issues concerning students.

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When asked about his comments, Gandhi said that he was urging women to break free from the shackles of Manusmriti. He added that he was not against Hindu Gods but wanted to bring about change in the society.

The BJP had hit out at Rahul Gandhi's remark, calling the event a "political comedy show".

Party's Maharashtra vice-president Keshav Upadhye also accused the Congress leader of making political statements instead of addressing issues concerning students.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on Manusmriti, saying the Leader of the Opposition considers it his birthright to "disparage India's traditions and heritage". While speaking at an event in Raebareli, Yogi stated the country does not have high expectations from the Congress leader.

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He also accused Gandhi of disparaging the country's traditions and heritage. The UP CM was referring to Rahul Gandhi's Saturday event in Pune, where he lashed out at "Manusmriti mindset" and urged girl students to "smash patriarchy." Referring to Gandhi's statement, Yogi stated, "The country does not have high expectations of you merely as Rahul Gandhi.

Nobody has any expectations from you. However, your role as the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament entails accountability towards the country's democracy.

You took an oath to uphold the Constitution of India, yet you seem to consider it your birthright to disparage India's traditions and heritage." He added that the women belong to themselves and not to their fathers, husbands or sons. He went on to term Manusmriti's prescription as shameful that a woman should remain under the authority of male relatives at every stage of her life.

The Uttar Pradesh CM launched an attack at the Congress leader for what he stated was insulting the country, questioning its army and discrediting Hindu Gods. #WATCH | Raebareli: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, "Recently, I was reading a statement made He made a statement in Maharashtra urging women to break free from the shackles of the Manusmriti.

Rahul ji, the country… pic.twitter.com/vXiLbs6FWz — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2026 "When you travel outside Uttar Pradesh, you malign and insult the state. When you go abroad, you insult India. When the country's army fight against terrorism, you ask evidence from the army.

You directly or indirectly encourage anti-national elements. Your party questions the very existence of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya," Adityanath stated. You make comments regarding Manu, Ram, or India's heritage.

If you wish to understand Manu, read the Atharvaveda, the Shatapatha Brahmana and the Matsya Purana, you will find all the information there," he added. The BJP had hit out at Rahul Gandhi's remark, calling the event a "political comedy show".

Party's Maharashtra vice-president Keshav Upadhye also accused the Congress leader of making political statements instead of addressing issues concerning students.