Amit Shah Targets Congress Over Dalit Insults, Defends Modi's Stance on Reservation

Union Minister Amit Shah launched fierce attacks on Congress, branding it an 'anti-Dalit' party for insulting Dalit leaders Selja and Tanwar. He also criticized Rahul Gandhi's reservation comments, asserting only PM Narendra Modi can protect quotas. Shah praised BJP's efforts in transparent job allocation in Haryana.

Union Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, branding it as an ''anti-Dalit'' party and alleging that it ''insulted'' prominent Dalit leaders such as Kumari Selja and Ashok Tanwar.

Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments on reservation, Shah asserted, ''If anyone can protect the quota system, it is only Prime Minister Narendra Modi.''

Shah was addressing a poll rally at Tohana ahead of the October 5 Haryana Assembly elections. Urging support, he emphasized the BJP's commitment to transparent governance, contrasting it with the alleged corruption and favoritism of previous Congress administrations.

(With inputs from agencies.)