BJP Muslim women’s true brother: Yogi Adtiyanath

LUCKNOW: Asserting that the BJP governments at the Centre and in UP have restored the dignity and respect of Muslim women by initiating the ban on triple talaq, chief minister Yogi Adtiyanath on Wednesday urged them to recognize their “real brothers”.

“We have rescued our Muslim sisters from shackles of century-old beliefs where they were abused and held in captivity in the name of tradition. The wicked practice of triple talaq was being used as a weapon to exploit them,” he said, addressing an election meeting in Aonla on Wednesday. “I want my Muslim sisters to recognize their real and true brothers. Women power must be respected,” he said.

Attacking the Opposition, Adityanath said everyone saw how Rahul Gandhi went to file his nomination in Kerala in a procession where Indian and Congress party flags were missing but flags of Muslim League were present. Taking on the Congress for its announcements regarding Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and sedition law in its manifesto, CM said the grand old party has promised to recall the special powers given to the Army and to dilute punishment awarded to those shouting anti-national slogans.