In a fiery speech ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a sharp rebuke to Congress, specifically targeting Rahul Gandhi for allegedly disrespecting the Indian Constitution. Addressing a rally in Palamu, Shah warned Congress against any attempts to restore Article 370, the provision that previously granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir until it was revoked by the BJP-led government in 2019. “Kashmir is an integral part of India. I warn Rahul Gandhi that even your fourth generation won’t be able to bring back Article 370,” Shah declared emphatically.
Accusing Congress of making a “mockery of the Constitution,” Shah criticized Gandhi for showing what he called a “fake” copy of the Constitution during recent public appearances. He claimed that Gandhi’s actions were an insult to both Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, and the Constituent Assembly. “The Constitution is a matter of faith and trust, and by waving a fake copy of it, Rahul Gandhi has shown disrespect,” Shah asserted, announcing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would observe November 26 as Constitution Day to honor its significance.
Shah also spoke out against Congress’s alleged plans to introduce minority reservations, which he said would never happen under BJP’s watch. The Union Home Minister framed these initiatives as contrary to the BJP’s vision for an undivided and inclusive India, reiterating his party’s stance on safeguarding national integrity.
In addition to his statements about Congress, Shah took aim at the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led state government, describing it as the “most corrupt government” in the country. Targeting Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Shah accused him of turning a blind eye to infiltration issues, alleging that the Chief Minister prioritized “political gains over national security.” Shah sharply remarked, “The CM says infiltration is BJP’s political agenda. I say it’s the CM’s bank…corrupt leaders will be hanged upside down.”
Shah’s speech comes in the lead-up to the 81-member Jharkhand assembly elections, scheduled for November 13 and 20, with votes to be counted on November 23. His comments set the stage for a high-stakes political battle in the state, where BJP is working to counter the ruling JMM alliance by focusing on national security, anti-corruption, and its firm stance on Kashmir.