Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party over its pre-poll alliance with the National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir, describing the partnership as “unholy” and driven by power-hungry motives. Shah raised ten pointed questions directed at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, challenging the party’s stance on several critical issues related to national security and regional stability.
Key Points
- Alliance Criticism: Shah criticized the Congress-NC alliance, suggesting that it compromises national security. He accused Congress of aligning with a party that has made promises perceived as anti-national in their manifesto.
- Ten Questions: The Home Minister’s questions focused on whether Congress supports the NC’s promises, which he claims could promote separatism, and whether the party intends to engage in dialogue with Pakistan, potentially undermining India’s stance on terrorism and sovereignty.
- Political Dynamics: The alliance, announced by NC president Farooq Abdullah after discussions with Congress leaders, has sparked significant political debate. Shah’s remarks aim to highlight what he sees as Congress’s ulterior motives and the potential risks of their partnership with NC.
- BJP’s Stance: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been vocal in its opposition to the alliance, with leaders like Tarun Chugh predicting its collapse and framing it as a threat to the stability of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Opposition Reaction: The alliance has also unsettled the BJP, as it shifts the political dynamics in the region ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, potentially impacting the BJP’s influence and strategy in the area.
Amit Shah’s attack on the Congress-NC alliance underscores the heightened political tensions and strategic maneuvering as parties prepare for the upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
