Amit Shah recently sat down for an interview with ANI to discuss critical issues surrounding the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Covering a range of topics from the tenure of PM Modi to the situation in Pok, Shah provided insights into the BJP’s vision for India and ongoing debates. Let’s delve into the key points he addressed.
Amit Shah on Opposition Raking up Balakot Strike and Pulwama Attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah discusses how the opposition is focusing more on the Balakot strike and the Pulwama atrocity. He said, “…Narendra Modi ne ghar mein ghus kar maara hai. BJP Government has transformed the situation in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370…”
“Had they seen Pakistan’s reaction after surgical strike and air strike, they would not have said this. They have become of such petty mindset, that they are misleading people as if nothing has happened. So many bomb blasts occurred in 10 years of Sonia-Manmohan government, was any concrete reply given for any of them?…What did you do? You did not even oppose it for fear of losing your minority vote bank. Narendra Modi ne ghar mein ghus kar maara hai. BJP Government has transformed the situation in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370…We have taken strict measures, as a result – those who didn’t follow India’s constitution have now voted in the elections two days back…During Farooq Abdullah’s regime, there used to be 7-10% voting but it touched 36% the day before. For the first time, 35% of the migrant Kashmiri Pandits cast their votes…”
Amit Shah on seats in Uttar Pradesh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on seats in Uttar Pradesh said, “We will increase the number of seats (that the BJP will win in Uttar Pradesh)…We won 65 in the last elections and we will go ahead of that.”
Amit Shah’s Response to “Dakshin mein BJP saaf aur Uttar mein half” Remark by Opposition
On Opposition’s “Dakshin mein BJP saaf aur Uttar mein half” remarks, Amit shah said, “BJP will emerge as biggest party in south India on June 4, I stand by my statement. Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu – combining the seats in these 5 states, BJP will emerge as the single largest party.”
On NDA’s ‘400 paar’ Slogan
Union Home Minister Amit Shah provided insights into the NDA’s ‘400 paar’ slogan, he remarked, “It has been very clearly explained that if our aim was to remove reservation, we would have the majority for 10 years, but we did not do that. As far as reservation for Muslims is concerned, I am still of the opinion that there should be no reservation in this country on the basis of religion, it is not the scheme of the Constitution, the Constitution does not agree with it. Bharatiya Janata Party will not provide reservation on the basis of religion…”
Union Minister Amit Shah’s Stance on PoK
Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared his thoughts on the issue of PoK, he expressed that, “As far as PoK is concerned, it is not only the commitment of the BJP but also the commitment of the Parliament of the country. PoK is a part of India and we have rights over it. No one can deny that…Farooq Abdullah and Congress leaders are saying that Pakistan has an atom bomb, so respect them…will an Atomic power with a 130 cr population Bharat, be scared of someone and give up its right? Rahul Baba should explain to the country what are their alliance leaders saying, respect Pakistan? Give up PoK?.. Never!”
On PoK he further said, “There is mismanagement there, it is their subject…but Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is ours because the entire Kashmir has merged with the Indian Union. How to take that right is India’s question…”