Amit Shah Predicts Congress's Poor Performance in Upcoming Elections in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Bengal
Amit Shah says Congress won’t cross double digits in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; won’t open account in Bengal
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asserting that Congress will struggle to secure double digits in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and will not gain any seats in Bengal. He also emphasized the need for good governance in West Bengal and promised industrial revival if the BJP comes to power.
- 01Amit Shah predicts Congress will not exceed single-digit seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
- 02Shah claims Congress will fail to win any seats in Bengal during the upcoming elections.
- 03He criticized Mamata Banerjee for her alliance with Congress and for hindering the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 04Shah emphasized the BJP's commitment to reviving industry in Bengal if elected.
- 05He urged voters to prioritize making Bengal free from infiltration.
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During a public rally in Dumdum, Kolkata, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed confidence that the Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi, would not secure more than single-digit seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and would fail to open its account in West Bengal. Shah criticized Mamata Banerjee for her alliance with Congress, accusing her of obstructing the Women's Reservation Bill, which aimed to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and the Bengal assembly. He asserted that the upcoming elections would mark a significant defeat for Congress, particularly in Assam, and urged voters to reject the party. Shah promised that if the BJP comes to power, they would focus on reviving industry in Bengal, which he claimed has suffered due to the current administration's policies. He also highlighted the need for good governance and a Bengal free from infiltration, stating that the people would bid
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If the BJP wins, it could lead to significant changes in governance and industrial policies in West Bengal, potentially affecting local job markets and economic conditions.
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