Aakhir Tak – In Shorts
- Yogi Adityanath targeted Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, recalling his childhood tragedy.
- Adityanath mentioned how Nizam’s Razakars burned Kharge’s village in 1948.
- He accused Kharge of forgetting his family’s sacrifice for vote bank politics.
- Adityanath also accused Kharge of hiding the truth to avoid angering Muslim voters.
- Kharge responded by opposing Adityanath’s “batenge toh katenge” remark.
Aakhir Tak – In Depth
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a hard jab at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, recalling a tragic event from Kharge’s childhood. Adityanath alleged that Kharge’s family suffered a major tragedy in 1948 when Nizam’s pro-militia Razakars burned his village down, which led to the death of his mother and sister.
Reference to 1948 Events
In 1948, Hyderabad’s Nizam resisted the state’s integration into India. His militia, the Razakars, committed atrocities against pro-integration Hindus. Adityanath highlighted this incident to criticize Kharge, stating that Kharge’s family was among the victims, who paid a heavy price during these violent times.
Allegations on Kharge
Adityanath further accused Kharge of prioritizing vote-bank politics over family history. He claimed Kharge refrains from discussing this tragic past to avoid upsetting Muslim voters, stating that Kharge should reveal the truth about these brutalities.
Attacking the Opposition
Adityanath didn’t stop with Kharge but also targeted the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra. He accused them of supporting “love jihad” and “land jihad,” alleging that they threaten national integrity and work against the unity of the country.
Kharge’s Counterattack
Mallikarjun Kharge responded by condemning Adityanath’s “batenge toh katenge” slogan, terming it a language used by terrorists. He further asserted that true yogis would refrain from using such divisive language, urging leaders with saffron attire to stay away from politics if they preach hatred.
Congress Response
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai also defended Kharge, stating that Kharge has always worked for the unity of the nation and that the tragic event served to unite both Hindus and Muslims of the time.
