Throwing youths into war zone for employment is matter of shame: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Yogi Adityanath

Her remarks came after Adityanath took an indirect dig at Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for carrying a handbag to Parliament that had 'Palestine' emblazoned on it.

"Yesterday, a Congress leader was seen walking around Parliament carrying a Palestine bag, while we are sending our youth to Israel for opportunities," he said.

"So far, more than 5,600 youth from Uttar Pradesh have gone to Israel for construction work. Every youth gets free food and accommodation besides a monthly salary of ₹ 1.5 lakh there. There is also full guarantee of safety," Adityanath said on the second day of the Winter Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.

Slamming Adityanath, Priyanka Gandhi said those who sent Uttar Pradesh's youths to war-torn Israel instead of providing them employment are calling this an achievement.

"They are neither aware of the unemployment situation in the state nor do they understand the pain of those youths and their families," she said.

According to reports, the youths who have gone to Israel for work are saving their lives by hiding in bunkers and the companies are exploiting them, she said in a post in Hindi.

"Their families are always scared. Our promising youths are forced to risk their lives for employment because you cannot provide employment," Priyanka Gandhi said.

"Throwing our youths into the war zone for employment is not something to pat on the back but a matter of shame."

In his remarks, Adityanath said, "Recently, the ambassador of Israel visited Uttar Pradesh and said they want more youths from the state, as they are doing good work there. The world is now acknowledging the skills of our youths. When these youths send money home, they contribute to the development of the state. We should congratulate them."

On Tuesday, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took a tote with a message against the attack on minorities in Bangladesh, a day after she earned the wrath of the ruling party BJP for carrying a bag with 'Palestine' written on it.

Along with Priyanka, other Congress MPs also carried similar bags and placards slamming the attack on Bangladeshi minorities in the Parliament premises.

Slamming the Centre, the Congress has put up an X post that reads, "Incidents of atrocities against minorities, Hindus and Christians are continuously coming to light in Bangladesh. But Modi government is silent on this issue and is not taking any steps.

"Today, Congress MPs protested in the Parliament premises, demanding protection of Hindus, Christians and minorities in Bangladesh."