New Delhi, June 21: After Congress President Rahul Gandhi posted a tweet mocking Yoga day and armed forces, Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Gandhi scion on Friday. Shah in a tweet said, "Congress stands for negativity. Today, their negativity was seen in their clear support to the medieval practice of Triple Talaq. Now, they mock Yoga Day and insult our forces (yet again!) Hoping the spirit of positivity will prevail. It can help overcome the toughest challenges." Rahul Gandhi Shares Photo of Indian Army Dogs Doing Yoga, Calls it 'New India'; Gets Slammed on Twitter.

Gandhi came under fire after he posted a picture of Indian Army's dog squad performing yoga postures done by their handlers. The picture was tweeted with a caption "New India", in a sarcastic reference to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's popular slogan. International Day of Yoga 2019: Dogs Of Indian Army and ITBP Dog Squads Perform Asanas With Jawans; Watch Cute Pics and Videos.

Tweet by Rahul Gandhi:

Criticising Gandhi's tweet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "With due respect to you, @RahulGandhi Ji, these are proud members of the Indian Army and they contribute to the safety of our nation."

Tweet by Rajnath Singh:

"New India indeed. But Same/Shame Rahul..disrespects India.India’s tradition...India’s Army. Every Dog is not just a PIDI who tweets only for the Gandhi family Scion...These are just not Dogs Sir ..they are those who fight for OUR INDIA ..Salute them," BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said.

Tweet by Sambit Patra:

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya also attacked Rahul Gandhi saying, "Ok. He still hasn't learnt his lessons. In one go, he has insulted our Army, brave Jawans, the incredible dog unit, Yoga tradition & our country." "I feel really sad for all the young Congress workers (if there are any left) that they have to deal with this man as their leader," he said.

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