Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday claimed that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge deliberately remains silent on the tragic death of his mother and sister — who were killed in an attack by Razakars — as he feared losing Muslim votes.

According to news agency PTI, days after Kharge criticised the seer-turned-politician on his saffron attire and "Batenge to katenge" slogan, Adityanath launched a strong counterattack at a poll rally in Amravati while campaigning for the Maharashtra polls.