Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent remarks on Jammu and Kashmir during a rally in Jaipur, labeling them as “shameful” and asserting the integral status of J&K within India. Shah’s response came in the wake of Kharge’s comments questioning the relevance of discussing Article 370 abrogation in Rajasthan’s Churu, diverting focus from farmer-related issues.
In a social media post on X, Shah condemned Congress’s stance, reminding them of the sacrifices made by Rajasthan’s brave individuals for peace in Kashmir. He attributed Congress’s perspective to a disconnect from the essence of Indian identity, blaming it on the “Italian culture” within the party. Shah emphasized that such statements undermine national unity and integrity, inviting a response from patriotic citizens.
Kharge’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on Article 370 abrogation in Churu prompted Shah’s rebuttal, correcting Kharge’s reference to Article 371. Shah reiterated the Modi government’s decision to revoke Article 370, highlighting Congress’s historical errors and their consequences on the nation.
The exchange between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress intensified following the latter’s rally and manifesto release for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Modi criticized Congress’s manifesto, likening it to the divisive agenda of the Muslim League during India’s freedom movement. Modi accused the Congress of endorsing policies that mirror the Muslim League’s ideology, alongside leftist influence.
The political discourse underscores the contrasting visions of the BJP and Congress, with each party positioning itself against the other ahead of the electoral contest.
