Published 15:34 IST, December 17th 2022

Yogi Adityanath demands Rahul's apology, accuses him of inspiring 'anti-national' elements

Yogi Adityanath's comments came after Rahul Gandhi sparked a controversy stating that the Indian soldiers in Arunachal were 'thrashed' by Chinese troops.

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Uttar Presh Chief Minister Yogi ityanath on Saturday lashed out at Congress leer Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Indian soldiers regarding recent India-China faceoff. Stating that statements of former Congress chief could inspire anti-national elements, ityanath demanded that Rahul Gandhi and his party should apologise to Indian soldiers for his remarks that could insult Indian soldiers at international level. 

"Rahul Gandhi's statement is outrageous and inspires anti-national elements. It is going to insult India and Indian Army at international level. We strongly condemn this. During Doklam incident, inste of respecting our soldiers, his character was evident," Yogi ityanath said responding to Congress leer's insulting remarks on Indian forces.

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Demanding an apology from Rahu Gandhi and his party, Uttar Presh Chief Minister said, "We want Congress and Rahul Gandhi to apologise to soldiers of country and people. He should also refrain from his actions of putting country in trouble again and again."

Yogi ityanath's statement came after senior Congress leer Rahul Gandhi sparked a major controversy on Friday after he claimed that Indian soldiers in Arunachal Presh were 'thrashed' by ir Chinese counterparts during clash that took place on December 9. 

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BJP slams Rahul Gandhi 

Following Rahul Gandhi's insulting remark on security forces in backdrop of India-China faceoff in Tawang, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Saturday said, "Bharatiya Janata Party is proud of Indian army. soldiers who are beating Chinese army on border, are showing ir strength. Why is 'Jaichand' Rahul Gandhi doing work of breaking morale of our army?"

"Let me tell Rahul Gandhi that this is not India of 1962. Not a single inch of India's land is under anyone's control and no one has courage to take it. We have bravest army in world, we are capable diplomatically... In such a situation, it is not possible that anyone can occupy even an inch of our land," Bhatia ded. 

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Rahul Gandhi humiliates Indian jawans

dressing media during his Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul Gandhi said, "From what I can make of current situation, China is not preparing for an incursion but a full-fledged war. threat is clear but our government is ignoring threat. Centre is trying to hide facts from us but it won't be able to hide such things for long." 

Calling government's approach 'event-based', he ded, "I have time and again warned m to be cautious, and understand what is happening. ir statements keep coming, I see External Affairs minister talking, I should not say this, but re is a need for him to deepen his understanding of things," he ded. 

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15:34 IST, December 17th 2022