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Yogi Adityanath Slams Hamid Ansari's Remarks as 'Against India'
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Moneycontrol•21-09-2026, 14:27
Yogi Adityanath Slams Hamid Ansari's Remarks as 'Against India'
- •Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticized former Vice-President Hamid Ansari's comments on Hindu right-wing communalism, calling them "very unfortunate" and "against India, Indian culture, and Indian tradition."
- •Adityanath stated that individuals in high constitutional positions should uphold the dignity of their offices, referring to Ansari's remarks made at an event where he cited Jawaharlal Nehru's warning about Hindu right-wing communalism.
- •The Chief Minister also criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and an event in Indore, describing the conduct as an "insult to all womankind" in reference to remarks made about PM Narendra Modi.
- •Speaking at an event themed "Naari Samman, Yuva Swabhiman," Adityanath highlighted the role of women in Indian history and announced three women-only PAC battalions named after Rani Avantibai Lodhi, Uda Devi, and Jhalkari Bai.
- •Adityanath also discussed government welfare schemes like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, and Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, and highlighted job creation and Uttar Pradesh's transformation into a revenue-surplus state.
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Yogi Adityanath hit out at Hamid Ansari for his comments on Hindu right-wing communalism, describing them as very unfortunate, frightening, and against India, Indian culture, and Indian tradition.
Adityanath announced that three women-only PAC battalions would be named after Rani Avantibai Lodhi, Uda Devi, and Jhalkari Bai to honor figures associated with the 1857 uprising and empower women police personnel.
Adityanath highlighted welfare initiatives like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana providing Rs 5,000 for the first child, and the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana offering up to Rs 25,000.
