Amit Shah Asserts India’s Claim on POK, Criticizes Opposition Stance at West Bengal Rally
In Short
- Amit Shah says Kashmir got peace after Article 370 abrogation
- Says stone-pelting, azaadi slogans are now raised in POK
- Shah hits out at Congress for not supporting POK demand
Union Home Minister Amit Shah made strong remarks regarding Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) during a poll rally in West Bengal’s Serampore.
Shah criticized the Congress and other opposition parties for their reluctance to support the demand for reclaiming POK, emphasizing India’s resolve to assert its sovereignty over the region.
Addressing the rally, Shah highlighted the contrast between the situation in Kashmir post the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 and the ongoing protests in POK.
He noted that while peace has been restored in Kashmir, POK is now witnessing demonstrations and echoes of demands for “Azaadi.”
“POK is part of India and we will take it,” Shah affirmed, underscoring the government’s commitment to reclaiming the territory.
He criticized Congress leaders, particularly Mani Shankar Aiyar, for their opposition to the idea of taking over POK, dismissing concerns about Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities.
Shah drew a sharp distinction between the current Lok Sabha elections, framing them as a choice between corrupt leaders aligned with the INDI alliance and the integrity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He highlighted Modi’s unblemished record and contrasted it with the alleged corruption of opposition leaders.
Furthermore, Shah urged the people of West Bengal to consider the implications of their vote, framing the election as a decisive moment for the state’s future.
He presented the choice as between embracing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to provide refuge to persecuted minorities and endorsing Mamata Banerjee’s stance of supporting infiltrators.
Shah criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for opposing the CAA and accused her of organizing rallies in support of infiltrators to cater to her vote bank.
He urged voters to prioritize development and security concerns over identity politics, framing the election as a choice between progress and regression.
In summary, Shah’s rally in Serampore emphasized India’s determination to reclaim POK and criticized the opposition’s stance on the issue.
The rally underscored the broader themes of national security, integrity, and good governance in the context of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.