New Delhi: In a scathing assault on Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday responded to Congress MP’s current declare questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s caste. Speaking at an occasion, Shah accused Rahul Gandhi of distorting details and creating unwarranted controversies. “Rahul Gandhi has a policy, lie publicly and lie again and again. As far as PM Narendra Modi’s caste goes, I doubt the Congress knows the difference between bloc and caste. PM Modi said he is an OBC, OBC is bloc not a caste. Maybe Rahul Gandhi’s teachers did not tell him this. This is extremely sad that questions on the Prime Minister’s caste are being asked” Amit Shah stated.
Congress Misinterprets Caste: Shah On Rahul’s Claims
Shah refuted Rahul Gandhi’s assertion that PM Modi isn’t an OBC by start, stating that the Congress appears confused concerning the distinction between bloc and caste. He criticized Gandhi’s behavior of publicly mendacity and emphasised that OBC (Other Backward Class) was a bloc, not a caste.
Historical Perspective: PM Modi’s OBC Recognition
Amit Shah supplied historic context, noting that PM Modi’s OBC neighborhood was listed in 1994 below the Congress authorities of Gujarat. He clarified that PM Modi was not in any elected place on the time. Shah highlighted Congress’s function in recommending OBC itemizing to the central authorities in 2000, which was accepted. “Modi ji’s community (jati) was listed as OBC on July 25, 1994, when the chief minister of Gujarat was Chhabildas Mehta and the party in power was Congress. Modi ji had by then not even fought an election, and was mostly working for the party. The state government run by Congress listed the community under OBC. In 1994 itself, Congress had made recommendations before the central government, which the latter accepted and listed in the year 2000. Even in 2000, Modi ji was nowhere in the government, not an MP, MLA, or a sarpanch. Modi ji became CM of Gujarat in 2001,” Shah added.
Congress Anti-OBC: Shah Highlights PM Modi’s Contributions
Continuing his assault, Shah accused the Congress of being an anti-OBC celebration and recommended PM Modi for giving constitutional recognition to OBC communities. He identified Modi’s institution of an OBC fee and profitable implementation of OBC reservations in central authorities jobs.
Shah additionally dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s argument concerning the proportion of OBC secretaries in central authorities ministries, stating that almost all have been commissioned throughout the Congress regime. He emphasised the significance of recognizing the OBC background of the Prime Minister.
Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha Resolution: Shah Reflects On Historic Day
Shifting gears, Shah spoke concerning the historic decision on Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha in Parliament. He highlighted the decades-long perception in constructing the Ram Mandir on the revered location and praised the PM’s devotion to making sure the method adhered to the scriptures.
Bharat Ratna Awards: Shah Defends Political Awardees
Addressing criticism of the current Bharat Ratna awards, Shah defended the awardees, citing their vital contributions. He acknowledged Chaudhary Charan Singh’s struggle for farmers’ rights, Narasimha Rao’s institutionalization efforts, and Swaminathan’s contributions to the inexperienced revolution.
In a closing salvo, Shah criticized the Bharat Ratna awards below Congress, suggesting they have been both compelled or bestowed upon members of the family. He underscored the real contributions of current awardees to the nation’s progress.
In a complete response, Amit Shah dismantled Rahul Gandhi’s claims whereas highlighting the federal government’s achievements and the historic significance of current parliamentary discussions.
