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The ongoing political rivalry between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) intensified on Monday as Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The verbal sparring centered around comments made by Kharge during a rally in Jasrota, Jammu and Kashmir, where he pledged to continue fighting until Modi was removed from office. Shah, in a series of tweets, accused Kharge of being 'absolutely distasteful and disgraceful' in his speech and characterized the comments as a display of 'spite' and 'hate' directed towards the Prime Minister.
Kharge's remarks were made after he was discharged from the hospital following a health episode during the rally. In his speech, he asserted that he would not die before Modi was removed from power, underscoring his commitment to the Congress's political objectives. Shah, in his response, suggested that Kharge's comments were driven by an unhealthy fixation on Modi, emphasizing the 'hate and fear' he perceived within the Congress party towards the Prime Minister. He went on to wish Kharge a long and healthy life, expressing a hope that he would live to witness the realization of the BJP's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047.
The exchange between Shah and Kharge highlights the escalating rhetoric in Indian politics, particularly in the run-up to upcoming elections. Kharge's comments on Modi's removal from power can be interpreted as a direct challenge to the BJP's leadership and an attempt to mobilize support for the Congress. Shah's response, in turn, amplifies the BJP's efforts to portray the Congress as a party driven by personal animosity and lacking a constructive agenda. This exchange demonstrates the intense political maneuvering and strategic communication that characterize Indian politics, with both parties employing strong rhetoric and public pronouncements to gain an advantage.
Source: Amit Shah fires back: 'Kharge has outperformed Congress in being disgraceful'