Akash Anand, the national coordinator of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has cautioned against aggressive attacks on the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the BJP government, citing potential retaliation. Anand asserted that the community represented by BSP is vulnerable to retribution from agencies such as the ED and CBI. Unlike other parties with political or financial backing, BSP lacks the power to protect its people from such retaliation, he emphasized. Anand’s comments highlight BSP’s cautious approach, prioritizing the well-being of its core voters over confrontational tactics that could harm them. Despite the party’s recent electoral setbacks, Anand maintains that BSP’s core vote remains intact, unlike other opposition parties.
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The political landscape in Maharashtra is abuzz with brewing controversies and strategic maneuvering ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. In Amravati, a heated dispute has arisen over the venue of Union Minister Amit Shah’s rally, with Prahar party leader Bachchu Kadu claiming the ground for his own event. Meanwhile, the NCP remains firm in its bid for the Nashik Lok Sabha seat despite MLA Chhagan Bhujbal’s withdrawal from the race. In a unique twist, political parties are utilizing wedding venues to advance their election campaigns, taking advantage of the summer season’s social gatherings to spread their messages.
In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will not be repealed and that the Congress party will neither come to power nor succeed in rolling it back. He also criticized the Congress for its alleged involvement in a wealth distribution controversy.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on alleged corruption in Bengal following Calcutta HC’s decision to nullify 25,757 school appointments. He predicted the BJP would win 30-35 of Bengal’s 42 seats in the Lok Sabha elections and urged the end of the “cut-money culture” in the state.
Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah to Hold Rallies in Maharashtra and Kerala on Last Day of Phase 2 Campaigning
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are set to hold public meetings in Maharashtra and Kerala on Wednesday, the final day of campaigning for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Gandhi, who is resuming his campaign after a brief break due to illness, will address rallies in Amravati and Solapur, while Shah will hold a rally in Amravati and inaugurate the BJP’s election office in Varanasi. Meanwhile, senior leaders from both Congress and BJP will continue their campaigns across various states, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Wayanad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and BJP president J.P. Nadda in Bihar. Additionally, the Supreme Court is likely to pronounce directions on a batch of pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), while repolling will be held in eight polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh due to EVM damage and violence during the initial polling.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized the Congress for spreading falsehoods about the BJP doing away with reservations. He reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has guaranteed that reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) will not be scrapped as long as the BJP is in power.
BJP leader Amit Shah, while addressing an election rally in Maharashtra, stated that the Modi government will not alter the Constitution or abolish reservations for Dalits, tribals, and OBCs. Shah emphasized that the BJP will not allow the Congress to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) as long as the party holds power.
Shah highlighted the BJP-led government’s achievements, including revoking Article 370, combating terrorism, and banning instant triple talaq. He accused the opposition of spreading false narratives about the BJP’s alleged intentions to change the Constitution after winning over 400 Lok Sabha seats.
Moreover, Shah criticized the Congress for obstructing the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and compared Modi’s journey to the traditional ‘Kavad Yatra’, a pilgrimage undertaken by devotees of Lord Shiva in Akola. He expressed confidence that India will become the world’s third-largest economy under Modi’s leadership.
PM Modi’s election campaign focused on criticizing the Congress manifesto, while Amit Shah addressed corruption and infiltration issues in West Bengal. Telugu Desam Party’s Lok Sabha candidate, Dr. Chandrasekhar, has emerged as one of the wealthiest candidates with assets worth nearly Rs 5,800 crore. In the world of sports, S Badrinath and Aaron Finch have shared their views on potential candidates for the Indian and Australian teams for the T20 World Cup.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted the unwavering nature of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) against interference from both Congress and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee during a rally in West Bengal. Shah also revealed the BJP’s ambitious goal of securing 35 Lok Sabha seats in the state, which witnessed 18 BJP victories in 2019. He accused the TMC of rampant corruption, citing the lavish lifestyles of its leaders. Shah urged the electorate to dismiss the prevailing “money culture” and support the BJP’s promise of addressing issues such as infiltration, violence, and disrespect towards women.
Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Congress party of misleading people about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in order to win elections. He stated that the Congress has consistently lost elections since 2014 due to its focus on appeasement politics and inability to contest elections based on development. Shah emphasized that the BJP stands firm on its principles and will not do injustice to anyone.