Congress wants to give minorities right to eat beef, says Yogi Adityanath

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• Apr 27, 2024 | Pinaki Goswami

Adityanath urged voters not to support those who hesitate to chant nationalist slogans like Bharat Mata ki Jai...

Digital Desk: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing an election rally in Bilari, Moradabad district, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of advocating policies detrimental to Hindu sentiments and national unity. Adityanath's remarks primarily targeted the Congress's stance on cow slaughter and its alleged divisive agenda.

Adityanath vehemently criticized the Congress's purported intention to grant minorities the right to consume beef, equating it with endorsing cow slaughter. He emphasized the revered status of cows in Hindu scriptures, referring to them as mothers, and denounced any move towards their slaughter as unacceptable to Indian culture and tradition.

Further, Adityanath accused the Congress of attempting to seize women's wealth, insinuating that it would redistribute it among Rohingyas and Bangladeshi infiltrators. He cited the Congress manifesto's mention of property X-rays and claimed that it hinted at confiscating property from citizens, including women's jewelry.

Drawing parallels with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent speeches, Adityanath accused the Congress of pursuing divisive policies aimed at furthering social and religious divides. He referenced past initiatives under the UPA government, alleging attempts to provide reservations based on religion and implementing the Sachar Committee recommendations.

Adityanath accused the Congress of adopting double standards, highlighting former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's purported statement about Muslims having the first right to the country's resources. He criticized the Congress leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for their alleged flip-flop on issues such as the existence of Lord Ram and their sudden interest in visiting Ayodhya.

In a bid to rally support for the BJP candidate Parmeshwar Lal Saini, Adityanath urged voters not to support those who hesitate to chant nationalist slogans like 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram.' He concluded by asserting that the Congress's divisive agenda posed a threat to the unity and integrity of the nation.

Adityanath's remarks underscore the intense political rhetoric characterizing the electoral landscape, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, where issues like cow protection, religious identity, and nationalism often dominate the discourse. With the upcoming elections in Sambhal looming large, such statements are likely to resonate deeply with certain sections of the electorate while sparking debates and controversies across the political spectrum.