Yogi calls Akhilesh, Rahul Gandhi '2 characters'; SP chief says swipe aimed at Delhi

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Monday targeted Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling them as 'Do Namune' (Two wonders) who flee the country whenever a serious matter comes up in the nation.

While speaking in the assembly, the CM said, "There are two types of people (Desh ke andar do namune hain). One sits in Delhi and the other in Lucknow. When there is any discussion, they immediately flee the country, and I think the same thing is happening with your 'Babua'. He will also leave again for a trip to England, and you people will keep shouting here." He was responding to the allegations made by the SP MLAs in the codeine-based cough syrup case.

After Yogi's attack, Akhilesh Yadav posted his response on X, terming the CM's remarks as self-acceptance by the BJP. "Self-acceptance! No one expected the Delhi-Lucknow feud to escalate to this point. People holding constitutional positions should at least maintain some public decorum among themselves and not cross the bounds of propriety. BJP folks should not bring their party's internal fight out in public. If someone takes offence somewhere, you might have to backtrack."


Yogi further alleged that investigation in the codeine cough syrup case might find links with the Samajwadi Party. "I think if you delve deeper into this matter, you will find that ultimately, some leader or individual associated with the Samajwadi Party is involved. The high court has ruled that this entire case should be prosecuted under the NDPS Act. The Uttar Pradesh government has fought this battle and won," he said.