Yogi Adityanath attacks Congress, SP, says ‘disciples of Bajarang Bali ready to take on Babar’s followers’
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On Monday in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath publicly denounced the Congress and Samajwadi Party, labeling them as followers of Mughal emperor Babar. He claimed that their hostility toward Lord Rama mirrored Babar’s historical animosity. The remarks were made during a speech at a public event, sparking controversy over political rhetoric and religious references in the state’s political discourse. QUOTE: "The animosity these people (Congress, SP leaders) harbor towards Lord Rama is the same that Babar had for him (Rama)" — Yogi Adityanath
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 75% center, 25% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): India Today
Sources
- Yogi Adityanath attacks Congress, SP, says ‘disciples of Bajarang Bali ready to take on Babar’s followers’ — Deccan Herald (center)
- Yogi Adityanath likens Samajwadi Party with Babur, says both equally 'irritated' by Lord Ram's name — Deccan Herald (center)
- Samajwadi Party irritated by Lord Ram's name, just like Babur: Yogi — India Today (right-leaning)
- Adityanath likens SP to Babur, says both 'irritated' by mention of Lord Ram — The New Indian Express (center)