Amit Shah Accuses Congress of 'Pakistan Zindabad' Slogans in Haryana Rally

Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress in a Haryana rally, alleging their members raise 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans. He questioned Rahul Gandhi's silence on the issue. Shah also highlighted BJP's employment achievements and promised more jobs if re-elected. Haryana's legislative assembly elections are on October 5.

In a fiery address at a public rally in Badshapur, Haryana, Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, alleging that 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans were being raised from Congress stages. Shah claimed this was a new trend observed from Hathin to Thansesar and Palwal.

Directly challenging Rahul Gandhi, Shah questioned his silence over the issue. 'I want to ask Rahul Gandhi, when party leaders and workers are raising slogans of 'Pakistan Zindabad', why are you quiet? The Congress is blinded by appeasement. Tell me, people of Badshapur, is Kashmir ours or not? Should Article 370 have been removed or not? Congress and Rahul Baba say they will bring Article 370 back,' he exclaimed.

Emphasizing the BJP's stance on Kashmir, Shah declared that the Modi government would ensure only the Indian tricolor flies in the region. 'Even three generations of Rahul Gandhi cannot bring Article 370 back. The youth of Haryana has sacrificed much to protect Kashmir, and we will not let that go in vain,' he added.

Shah also spotlighted the job opportunities created by the BJP-led Haryana government. 'We gave job opportunities to 2.5 lakh people without any need for bribes, unlike during Congress's tenure. If BJP returns to power, we will provide 5 lakh employment opportunities,' Shah assured the attendees.

With Haryana's state legislative assembly elections scheduled for October 5 and counting to occur on October 8, Shah's remarks come at a crucial time. In the 2019 elections, the BJP emerged as the single-largest party with 40 seats, while Congress secured 30 seats.

(With inputs from agencies.)