May 26th 2024.
In a recent statement, Union Home Minister Amit Shah confidently declared that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would achieve a greater victory in states ruled by the opposition. According to him, this victory is a result of the positive mandate given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha polls. Shah also criticized the opposition for their constant criticism of the Election Commission, claiming it to be a cover-up for their impending loss.
Looking ahead to the upcoming state elections, Shah projected that the BJP would win between 24 to 30 seats in West Bengal and 16-17 seats in Odisha. He also predicted that their alliance would secure around 17 seats in Andhra Pradesh. These states hold 42, 21, and 25 Lok Sabha seats respectively. Shah also expressed confidence in the BJP's ability to secure a majority in the Odisha assembly, with an expected 75 out of 147 seats. He added that their alliance would also come to power in Andhra Pradesh.
In an interview with PTI, Shah addressed the opposition's criticism of the BJP's campaign strategies, particularly their focus on issues such as the reservation for Muslims and the abolition of Article 370 and implementation of a Uniform Civil Code. He dismissed these claims by stating that the BJP's campaign was not based on religion, but rather on important national issues. He also pointed out that similar protocols and practices were followed in previous assembly polls where the BJP lost.
Shah also addressed the opposition's criticism of the Election Commission, stating that it was merely an excuse for their impending defeat. He claimed that the opposition parties were already planning to go on vacation on June 6, indicating that they were already anticipating their loss. He also dismissed their complaints about the polling process, stating that they were simply trying to cover up Rahul Gandhi's failure.
Responding to questions about the BJP's dependence on Modi and the relatively weak opposition, Shah stated that the ruling alliance was receiving a positive, rather than a negative, vote from the people. He confidently stated that the BJP would receive support from the areas where they were already in power, as well as a larger mandate in areas where they were not. He attributed this to the positive work done by the central government, led by Modi.
Addressing the issue of Muslim reservation, Shah accused the opposition of spreading lies and misinformation. He pointed out that the BJP had already implemented a religious quota for Muslims in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, rendering the opposition's allegations baseless. He also defended Modi's criticism of the Congress on this issue, stating that it was his duty to inform the people of the truth.
When questioned about the Congress's promises, Shah stated that the party had a history of making false assurances to gain power, but never fulfilling them. He called out the Congress for their inability to fulfill their promises in states where they were in power, and questioned the public's trust in their promises.
Shah also addressed the current political climate in West Bengal, stating that people were angry with the current government led by Mamata Banerjee. He cited issues such as corruption, cow and coal smuggling, and infiltration as reasons for the public's frustration. He also mentioned the recent Sandeshkhali incident as an example of Banerjee's appeasement politics.
Speaking about the BJP's efforts in states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where they have not been able to gain much ground in the past, Shah expressed confidence in their ability to increase their vote share in these states. He also stated that the BJP is in a good position in three seats in Kerala and could even open their account there. In Tamil Nadu, he stated that the party could lay a strong foundation for future elections.
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