In Parliament, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of hypocrisy, citing Savarkar's preference for Manusmriti over the Constitution. He argued that the BJP's actions, like favoring certain businesses and neglecting marginalized groups, contradict constitutional values and resemble the oppressive principles of Manusmriti.
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