Yogi Adityanath Responds to Kharge’s Remarks with Historical Retort

Yogi Adityanath responded to Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on his political role, urging Kharge to criticize historical figures like the Nizam's Razakars. Adityanath warned voters against dividing, highlighting historical divisions and accusing Congress of compromising India's unity for power.

In a public address in Amravati ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responded to recent remarks by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who criticized Adityanath's political role while donning saffron robes. Adityanath countered, urging Kharge to direct his anger toward historical figures, specifically the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Razakars, a paramilitary group accused of violent acts against Kharge’s community before Indian independence.

In his speech, Adityanath suggested that the Congress’ historical compromises led to the Partition of India, claiming the party’s "power-driven" decisions had lasting negative impacts. He accused the Congress of being influenced by what he termed a "Muslim gang" in 1946, which, he argued, set the stage for India’s division. "India, which was one from the beginning, was divided into pieces," he said, invoking the Partition as a cautionary tale against communal division.

Kharge, addressing a rally on Sunday, had indirectly referred to Adityanath and other BJP leaders as "sadhus in disguise" who engage in politics despite wearing saffron attire. Kharge alleged that such leaders "spread hatred" and urged them to choose between religious renunciation and political life.

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Adityanath, reinforcing BJP’s stance, warned the voters of Amravati that failing to support the party could jeopardize local traditions and security, referencing concerns over issues like “love jihad” and “land jihad.” He urged unity among the community to prevent historical divisions from recurring, describing Maharashtra’s Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance as enabling such societal threats.