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Amit Shah accused opposition parties of opposing voter list revisions to protect their alleged infiltrator vote bank. He cited Nehru’s past revisions while targeting Lalu Yadav and Rahul Gandhi. Shah expressed confidence in NDA’s victory in Bihar. The SIR issue has triggered a political clash ahead of state elections.

Key Points: Amit Shah Accuses Opposition of Protecting Infiltrator Vote Bank in Bihar

  • Amit Shah links SIR opposition to infiltrator vote bank politics
  • Shah cites Nehru’s precedent for voter list revision
  • Accuses Lalu, Rahul Gandhi of shielding illegal voters
  • Claims NDA will secure majority in Bihar elections
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Opposing SIR because infiltrators are their vote bank: Amit Shah slams opposition, accuses them of vote bank politics

Amit Shah slams opposition for opposing SIR, linking it to vote bank politics and accusing them of shielding infiltrators ahead of Bihar polls.

"They are opposing SIR because infiltrators are their vote bank... – Amit Shah"

Sitamarhi, August 8

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at the Opposition parties for opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar, accusing them of indulging in vote bank politics.

Shah alleged that the opposition parties were opposing the SIR because infiltrators form part of their vote bank.

The Union Minister further asserted that this exercise is not happening for the first time, and former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru started it.

Addressing a rally here, Shah said, "Elections are going to happen in Bihar. Before I came here, newspapers were filled with the question of whether SIR should be conducted or not. I am a BJP worker, but I want to ask people, should we not remove the immigrants from the voter list? Who does Lalu Prasad Yadav want to save? ... Do you want to save those Bangladeshis who come from outside and snatch jobs from the people of Bihar? ..."

"Rahul Gandhi should stop this vote bank politics, and SIR is not happening for the first time. It was started by Jawaharlal Nehru and it happened in 2003 as well...They are finding reasons as they are going to lose the Bihar elections," he added.

Taking aim at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Shah stated, "Before the Bihar assembly elections, should the names of infiltrators be removed from the voter list or not? The Constitution of India does not give the right to vote to those who are not born in India. Rahul Gandhi is roaming around carrying the Constitution; he should also open it and read it... They are opposing SIR because infiltrators are their vote bank..."

Amit Shah exuded confidence that the NDA will form its government in Bihar with a majority in the assembly elections.

"...The NDA government will be formed in Bihar with a majority..." he said.

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked a political row, with the opposition INDIA bloc alleging that the revision process could lead to the deletion of a large number of voters.

In Parliament, opposition parties have been demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar since the commencement of the monsoon session of Parliament.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
As a Bihari, I've seen how illegal immigrants take up jobs meant for locals. But I wish Shah ji would present more data instead of just rhetoric. Both sides play vote bank politics, let's be honest.
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Aryan P
Why bring Nehru into everything? This government has been in power for 10 years - if infiltrators are such a big issue, what stopped them from acting earlier? 🤔 Seems like election gimmick now.
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Shweta Y
My father lost his job to someone who came illegally from Bangladesh. This revision is needed but should be done fairly without targeting any particular community. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
As an NRI watching from Canada, I appreciate India taking steps to secure its borders. But the process must be transparent and not disenfranchise legitimate voters. Balance is key.
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Kavya N
Instead of blaming each other, why can't all parties come together to find a solution? This constant bickering helps nobody. We need statesmanship, not just politics.
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Vikram M
Shah sahab is absolutely right! In my village, we've seen how voter lists are manipulated. Clean electoral rolls are essential for democracy. Opposition's reaction proves they benefit from this mess.

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