Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who is currently in news for carrying a bag with “Palestine” written on it, has faced widespread criticism recently for the same and latest in the list is Yogi Adityanath. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister slammed Priyanka saying Uttar Pradesh is sending youth to Israel, while Congress is carrying a bag.
“A Congress leader was roaming around in the Parliament carrying a bag with Palestine written on it, while we are sending the youth of Uttar Pradesh to Israel. More than 5600 youth of UP have gone to Israel for construction work so far. Every youth is getting free accommodation and food, a salary of ₹1.5 lakh per month and complete security is also guaranteed,” Adityanath said while speaking at the state assembly.
A controversy erupted on Monday when Priyanka was seen carrying a bag with “Palestine” written on it during a Parliament session. The bag featured emblems, including a watermelon, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity. She also dismissed BJP’s criticism of the bag, calling their remarks “useless things.”
Since October 2023, Israel-Palestine has been engaged in an ongoing conflict after Hamas attacked Israel and captured its citizens.
According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, India has strongly condemned the terror attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023 and the loss of civilian lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
India’s policy towards Palestine has been long-standing and consistent. India has supported a negotiated two-state solution, towards the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine within secure and recognized borders, living side by side in peace with Israel, as per the MEA.
Something should be done: Priyanka urges Centre to hold talks with Bangladesh
On Monday, Priyanka also urged the Centre to some steps regarding the atrocities happening in Bangladesh, against minorities and Hindus.
“The atrocities happening in Bangladesh, against minorities and Hindus…something should be done regarding this. Talks should be held with Bangladesh govt regarding this…and they should not say such useless things” Vadra told reporters.
