Union Minister Smriti Irani and BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the youth of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Varani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency. Gandhi's comments, suggesting he observed intoxicated individuals in Varanasi and questioning the prevalence of hatred in the country, sparked controversy. Irani accused Gandhi of harboring venom against UP and making objectionable comments against its voters during a visit to Wayanad and rejecting an invitation to a Ram Temple ceremony. Prasad expressed dismay over Gandhi's language, questioning when he would learn from his actions and criticizing him for saying the youth in UP are 'always drunk and intoxicated'. The controversy also included Gandhi's rhetorical question, 'Is the youth of UP drunk?', which further fueled the debate on political discourse and respect in the country.
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