Shah Accuses Congress and TRS of Neglecting Telangana Liberation Day Celebrations
In a bold statement, Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) stance to terminate Muslim reservations provided by Congress and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government in Telangana. Shah declared that the BJP would instead focus on reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the state.
Speaking at a public event, Shah accused the opposition parties of perpetrating a "massive loot" in Telangana, claiming the state has become a mere "ATM" for Congress and the Bahujan Rashtra Samithi (BRS). He accused them of neglecting the celebration of Telangana Liberation Day, allegedly due to fear of the Majlis, a reference to the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), a regional political party.
"Congress & BRS never celebrate Telangana Liberation Day as they are afraid of the Majlis. BJP has decided to celebrate because we are not afraid of Majlis," Shah proclaimed.
Shah didn't stop there, also taking a swipe at the opposition's stance on religious issues. "Congress and BRS never wanted the Ram Temple built," he stated, adding, "Now Congress is ruling Telangana, PM Narendra Modi has abrogated Article 370 and integrated Kashmir with India forever."
This statement comes amidst the BJP's push to consolidate its presence in Telangana, which has been traditionally dominated by the TRS and Congress. Shah's words have sparked a heated debate, with critics accusing the BJP of communal politics and attempting to polarize the electorate.
However, supporters of Shah's statement argue that the move is in line with the BJP's commitment to a more equitable distribution of reservations based on economic and social parameters rather than religious affiliations.
The announcement is likely to further intensify the political landscape in Telangana as the state gears up for upcoming elections, with parties positioning themselves to appeal to various voter segments.
