NEW DELHI, May 14:
The Narendra Modi Government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 is showing results in the poll percentage in Jammu and Kashmir and has enhanced people’s trust in democracy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.
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The Home Minister’s remarks came a day after about 38 per cent polling was recorded in the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency where polling was held in the 4th phase of the general elections.
Srinagar recorded 14.43 per cent polling in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, 25.86 per cent in 2014, 25.55 per cent in 2009 and 18.57 per cent in 2004.
“The Modi Government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 is showing results in the poll percentage as well. It has enhanced people’s trust in democracy and its roots have deepened in Jammu and Kashmir,” he wrote on ‘X’.
Shah said that through the rise in the poll percentage, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have given a befitting reply to those who opposed the abrogation of Article 370 provisions and are still advocating its restoration.
The Modi Government abrogated Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, in 2019 and bifurcated the erstwhile State into two Union Territories’ Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of “spreading lies” regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act, and assured the people of ‘Matua’ community that they would get citizenship under CAA.
Amit Shah was campaigning for BJP candidate Shantanu Thakur who has been fielded against AITMC’s Biswajit Das, from Bangaon.
“Mamata Banerjee is spreading lies about CAA. But I guarantee you that no one will face any inconvenience or difficulty. Support us, and you will get both citizenship and respect in the country,” Shah said while addressing a public rally in Bangaon.
He said that no power in the world can stop the people of the ‘Matua’ community from becoming citizens of India.
“Mamata Banerjee is lying that anyone who applies for citizenship under CAA will face problems. I have come to assure the people of the Matua community that no one will face any trouble. You will get citizenship and will be able to live with respect in the country. No power in the world can stop my refugee brothers from becoming citizens of India, this is the promise of PM Narendra Modi ji,” the Home Minister said.
“Mamata Banerjee must remember that citizenship falls under the exclusive authority of the central government, not the state governments,” he added.
Hitting out at the Mamata banerjeet, Shah said that all those who are involved in scams will not be spared.
“From ‘cut money’ culture to infiltration, from bomb blasts to Bhatija’s goons harassing people, from ‘Syndicate Raj’ to utter lawlessness, the situations in West Bengal are unfortunate on all fronts. It’s only Narendra Modi Ji, who can save the state of West Bengal from deterioration,” Shah said.
“Those involved in the chit fund scam, teacher recruitment scam, municipal recruitment scam, ration scam, cow and coal smugglers and those who question for money should prepare to go to jail. No one will be spared,” he said while attacking the Mamata government for the corruption.
He further promised that the Matua community would be able to avail rights under the CAA if the BJP comes to power.
“Four phases of polling have been completed. Elections for 380 seats have been completed. Elections for 18 seats in Bengal have been completed. Today I tell you that out of 380, PM Modi has achieved absolute majority by winning 270 seats. The fight ahead is to cross 400,” Shah said.
“Ensure that we get 400+ seats this time. Ensure that we get 30+ seats in West Bengal. Make the BJP win, and we’ll make the Matua community avail rights under the CAA,” the Home Minister added.
Elections in West Bengal will be conducted in all 7 even phases. The result of the elections will come on June 4th, 2024.
(Agencies)
