'5k UP youths part of Israeli projects': Yogi Adityanath mocks Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over ‘Palestine’ bag

LUCKNOW: CM Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday took a potshot at Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for moving around in the parliament with a bag bearing the name of Palestine.
"A Congress leader was seen walking around Parliament carrying a Palestinian bag, while we are sending our youth to Israel for jobs. As many as 5,600 people from UP are part of construction projects in Israel. Every youth gets free food and accommodation besides a monthly salary of Rs 1.5 lakh there. There is also full guarantee of safety," he said.
The remarks came a day after she expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine by carrying a handbag with 'Palestine' emblazoned on it.
Yogi mentioned that the Israel high commission lauded the works carried out by UP youth.
"Recently, the ambassador of Israel visited Uttar Pradesh and said they want more youth from the state, as they are doing good work there. The world is now acknowledging the skills of our youth. When these youth send home money, they contribute to the development of the state. We should congratulate them," the CM said.
He asked the opposition members to better understand the govt's policies and initiatives for the welfare of the youth in the state.
Congress MLA Aradhana Mishra Mona objected to Yogi's statement, saying that being the leader of the house, he should refrain from making "personal comments".