Yogi Adityanath attacks Congress manifesto, rakes up 'jizya', cow slaughter; likens it to Aurangzeb's rule

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath criticized the Congress manifesto, drawing parallels between its proposals and the "cruel rule of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb." He highlighted references to 'jizya', a historical tax imposed on Hindus in medieval India, and the promotion of cow slaughter. He accused the Congress of seeking to deprive SC, ST and OBC of quota benefits to appease vote bank.