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Amit Shah's Fiery Defence: Why RSS Ideology and People's Mandate Matter

Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong defence in the Lok Sabha, directly addressing opposition allegations about RSS ideology. He firmly stated that both he and Prime Minister Modi follow RSS principles and were elected by the people's mandate. The debate grew heated as Shah accused the opposition of historical voter irregularities, even referencing Nehru's selection over Patel. His comments on border security and infiltration in West Bengal further intensified the parliamentary exchange.

Key Points: Amit Shah Defends PM Modi's RSS Ideology in Lok Sabha Debate

  • Amit Shah countered opposition claims about RSS ideology in government appointments
  • He defended electoral reforms and accused opposition of spreading falsehoods
  • Shah cited historical voter irregularities in the selection of India's first PM
  • He attacked West Bengal over border fencing delays and illegal infiltration
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'PM, HM follow RSS ideology, won mandate': HM Amit Shah's counter to opposition charge

Home Minister Amit Shah counters opposition charges, asserting that PM Modi and he follow RSS ideology with a people's mandate, while defending electoral reforms.

"The Prime Minister follows the RSS ideology, the Home Minister follows the RSS ideology, and they came to power through the people’s mandate, not by your grace. - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, Dec 10

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, mounting a sharp defence of the SIR and the broader electoral reform push, on Wednesday also asserted that neither the law nor democratic norms bar individuals with an RSS ideology from holding key positions in government.

Responding to opposition allegations during a heated debate in the Lok Sabha, Shah said: "They (opposition) said people with an RSS ideology are appointed to important positions. So what’s the objection? Is there any law in this country that says people with an RSS ideology cannot hold important posts? The Prime Minister follows the RSS ideology, the Home Minister follows the RSS ideology, and they came to power through the people’s mandate, not by your grace.:

As the house took up the debate on election reforms, he accused the opposition of spreading "falsehoods" about SIR as he questioned whether democracy could remain safe if “the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister are decided by ‘ghuspethiye’ (infiltrators)".

His remarks triggered uproar, with opposition MPs staging a walkout mid-speech, prompting the Home Minister to remark that they chose to leave instead of hearing a response.

Defending the need for electoral cleansing, Shah recounted what he called historical instances of "voter chori", including the selection of India’s first Prime Minister.

"Sardar Patel got 28 votes, and Jawaharlal Nehru got 2 votes, but Nehru became the Prime Minister," he said, insisting that the opposition resists references to history.

He also launched a pointed attack on West Bengal over the issue of infiltration, noting that of the 2,216-km India–Bangladesh border, 1,653 km is already fenced.

“Only 563 km is left, and it falls entirely in West Bengal. Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat -- everywhere fencing is done. Only Bengal is left,” he said, accusing the state's ruling Trinamool Congress of joining the Congress in a “Save the Infiltrators Yatra” like that of Bihar.

Reiterating the NDA’s stance, he said: "Even if they boycott this two hundred times, we will not allow a single illegal infiltrator to stay in this country. Our policy is to detect, delete their names from voter lists, and deport (them)."

- IANS

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Priya S
While I agree that anyone can hold office, the constant references to RSS ideology in policy discussions makes me uneasy. Governance should be secular and for all citizens, not just those who subscribe to a particular worldview. The walkout by opposition shows how polarized our politics has become.
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Rohit P
The border security point is crucial! Why is West Bengal always the exception? If other states have cooperated on fencing, what's stopping Mamata Banerjee? National security cannot be compromised for vote bank politics. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the historical reference to Nehru and Patel. It's important to have these debates, but they should be factual and not used just for political point-scoring. The election reform discussion is necessary for a healthy democracy.
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Vikram M
Strong words from HM. The opposition's main job seems to be creating ruckus and walking out instead of debating issues. If they have a counter-argument, they should present it. This "Save the Infiltrators" mentality is dangerous for our nation.
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Kavya N
As a citizen, I want a secure border and clean voter lists. That's basic. The political ideology of the leaders is secondary if they are working for the country's development and safety. Hope the remaining fencing in Bengal gets done soon.

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