'Mere Mitra Hai, Kabhi Kabhi Madat Kar Dete Hai': WATCH PM Modi's Light-Hearted Remark On Akhilesh Yadav In Parliament

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a fun banter while defending the Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills in the Lok Sabha. The PM referred to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav as his “mitra” (friend), drawing smiles from MPs in the Parliament.

“Akhilesh ji mere mitra hai to kabhi kabhi meri madat kar dete hai (Akhilesh ji is my friend, so he sometimes help me)," PM Modi said. Reacting to the comment, Akhilesh Yadav was seen smiling merrily and folding his hands. His wife Dimple Yadav was also seen enjoying the Prime Minister's banter.

PM Modi's remarks came while addressing Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav's accusation that he (PM Mod) is from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) but does not pay heed to the interests of OBCs.

Taking a jibe at Dharmendra Yadav, PM Modi said, “Dharmendra Yadav ji, I am very grateful to you for introducing me…Akhilesh ji is my friend, so he helps me sometimes. It's true, I come from a very backward community, but it is my duty to take everyone along. The Constitution also says the same thing, and the Constitution is paramount for me."

The PM further added, "I am indebted to the countrymen and I am indebted to the community builders because of whom I am here.”

Notably, Akhilesh Yadav has backed the Women’s Reservation Bill, however, he has criticised the government’s push to implement it without conducting a fresh caste-based census.

In a post on X, Yadav wrote, “We support women’s reservation but oppose the BJP’s deceitful move, which is being carried out as part of a conspiracy.”

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