Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
New Delhi:
In a swipe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday stated throwing youths into the conflict zone in Israel for “employment” will not be an achievement however a matter of disgrace.
Her remarks got here after Adityanath took a veiled jibe at Priyanka Gandhi for carrying a purse to Parliament that had ‘Palestine’ emblazoned on it.
“Yesterday, a Congress chief was seen strolling round Parliament carrying a Palestine bag, whereas we’re sending our youth to Israel for alternatives.
“So far, greater than 5,600 youth from Uttar Pradesh have gone to Israel for building work. Every youth will get free meals and lodging in addition to a month-to-month wage of Rs 1.5 lakh there. There can also be full assure of security,” Adityanath stated on the second day of the Winter Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
Hitting again at Adityanath, Priyanka Gandhi stated those that despatched Uttar Pradesh’s youths to war-torn Israel as a substitute of offering them employment are calling it their achievement.
“They are neither conscious of the unemployment state of affairs within the state nor do they perceive the ache of these youths and their households,” she stated.
According to experiences, the youths who’ve gone to work in Israel are saving their lives by hiding in bunkers and the businesses are exploiting them, she stated in a submit in Hindi.
“Their households are at all times scared. Our promising youths are compelled to threat their lives for employment since you can’t present employment,” Priyanka Gandhi stated.
“Throwing our youths into the conflict zone for employment will not be one thing to pat on the again however a matter of disgrace.”
In his remarks, Adityanath stated, “Recently, the ambassador of Israel visited Uttar Pradesh and stated they need extra youths from the state, as they’re doing good work there. The world is now acknowledging the abilities of our youths. When these youths ship cash dwelling, they contribute to the event of the state. We ought to congratulate them.”
On Tuesday, Congress’ Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi was seen carrying a cream-coloured purse to Parliament on which it was written “Bangladesh Ke Hindu Aur Isaiyon Ke Saath Khade Ho” (stand with the Hindus and Christians of Bangladesh).
Several Congress MPs led by Priyanka Gandhi additionally staged a protest on the Parliament premises demanding justice for Hindus and Christians dealing with atrocities in Bangladesh.
This got here a day after she expressed solidarity with the individuals of Palestine by carrying a purse with ‘Palestine’ emblazoned on it.
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