New Delhi, August 24: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has launched a sharp attack on Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha regarding his comments on the Manusmriti.
In a post on the social media platform X, Dubey stated, “Rahul Gandhi Ji, you are the grandson of Feroze Gandhi, which means you belong to the Parsi faith according to India’s Constitution and religious beliefs. As a minority, your identity is tied to the Parsi religion. You have no right to comment on Sanatan Dharma, the Quran, or the Bible.”
Earlier, Dubey addressed the Leader of Opposition, mentioning that Warren Hastings, the Governor-General of Britain, established a committee of 11 scholars on March 27, 1775. This committee was tasked with translating and studying all available Sanskrit and Pali texts in India. He noted that all texts discussed in India today were translated by this English committee. The report, submitted to the Governor-General in 1777, stated that some verses of the Manusmriti are correct while others are not, suggesting that some scholars attempted to insert their views into the Manusmriti. Dubey urged the Congress party to consider similar perspectives in other religious texts as well, emphasizing that India belongs to Hindus, Muslims, and Christians alike.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also criticized Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Manusmriti. He stated that while the nation does not expect much from Gandhi, as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, he has a responsibility to uphold democracy and the Constitution. Adityanath remarked that Gandhi seems to believe it is his birthright to criticize India’s traditions and heritage.
Speaking at a tribute event in Raebareli for the legendary warrior Rana Beni Madhav Baksh Singh, Adityanath referenced a recent statement by Gandhi in Maharashtra, where he urged women to break free from the constraints of the Manusmriti. He emphasized that Gandhi’s role as Leader of Opposition makes him accountable to the country’s democracy.
Adityanath accused Gandhi of insulting Uttar Pradesh when he travels outside the state and disrespecting the nation when abroad. He criticized Gandhi for questioning the existence of the Indian Army and for allegedly encouraging anti-national elements in the fight against terrorism.
The Chief Minister also raised doubts about Gandhi’s commitment to democracy, recalling the Emergency period of 1975. He suggested that if Gandhi wishes to learn about Manu, he should read the Atharva Veda, Shatapatha Brahmana, and Matsya Purana. Adityanath concluded that a society that forgets its traditions and values cannot build a prosperous future.
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