For A Yogi, Nation Is First': Adityanath's Comeback After Mallikarjun Kharge’s Jibe

In a remarkable display of confidence and defiance, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has come out swinging in response to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's scathing remark about him being a "not a true yogi" for using the BJP's "katenge toh batenge" slogan.

Addressing a rally in poll-bound Maharashtra’s Achalpur on Tuesday, Adityanath asserted that he is indeed a yogi who puts the nation above all else, taking a direct swipe at Kharge. He pointed out that Congress appeasement politics comes first for Kharge.

Taking his party's slogan forward, Adityanath emphasized that if the BJP and its allies remain divided, they will face threats to their very existence, including attacks on Ganapati pooja, land grabs under "Land Jihad," and dangers to the safety of daughters. He stressed that these fears are not unfounded.

Adityanath's comeback came after Kharge accused him of using language similar to that used by terrorists in his remarks about "katenge toh batenge".

In a separate statement, senior Congress leader Pawan Khera responded to Adityanath's assertion that Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge prioritizes the nation over party interests.