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The Print
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Shah sharpens pitch for civic polls in Maharashtra—Balasaheb would've hugged Modi for Op Sindoor
Amit Shah on Maharashtra tour Shah is on a two-day tour of Maharashtra. On the first day, he was in Nagpur in the morning and Nanded in the afternoon. He performed the 'bhoomipujan' for the newly built 'Swasti Niwas' at the National Cancer Institute and Forensic Science University in Nagpur, and former CM Vasantrao Naik's statue in Nanded, where he also addressed the rally. Addressing BJP workers and supporters, he said, 'This is New India and, under the leadership of Modi, we have given this message to the world—India can't be messed with.' 'Pakistan probably forgot that the Congress government was in place a decade ago, nearly 11 years ago, and now, it is the Modi government. We do not take anything lying down. They attacked us in Uri; we did air strikes. They attacked us in Pulwama; we showed them what we could do in Balakot. Now, post-Pahalgam, we did Operation Sindoor,' he said. Shah also lauded the armed forces for Operation Black Forest, which allegedly eliminated over 30 Naxals. 'I assure you today that by 31 March 2026, we will completely eliminate Naxalism from this country,' he said. Deshpande said Nanded had been a Congress bastion for a long time. Ahead of the local body polls, the Mahayuti remains on weaker grounds in Nanded, even though it did win assembly constituencies last year in Nanded. 'Nanded had been a Nizam state close to Hyderabad (the Nizam's capital). So, it has a sizeable Muslim population. But that could be one of the reasons why polarisation would work in Nanded, and the talks of Operation Sindoor or such operations will also work. Besides, the BJP is on weaker grounds in Nanded, but with Ashok Chavan on its side, it wants to add more seats from this belt,' Deshpande said. Speaking at the rally, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, like Amit Shah, questioned the Opposition, especially Rahul Gandhi. 'At a time when everyone is strongly behind our forces, Congress is speaking the language of Pakistan. Rahul Gandhi is questioning what happened to our aircraft—what Pakistan would ask. But it (Pakistan) knows it cannot ask because we have shown Pakistan its place. However, Congress is becoming like that country. Earlier, we had heard of PoK. Now, it is Congress-occupied Pakistan,' Fadnavis said. (Edited by Madhurita Goswami) Also Read: Chhagan Bhujbal is a Maharashtra minister, again. The 3 reasons behind his comeback
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Amit Shah on Maharashtra visit: Key inaugurations and a BJP rally in Nagpur and Nanded today
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], May 26 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah who arrived in Nagpur on Sunday night is slated to participate in in a series of events in Nagpur and Nanded today, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced. Shah received a warm welcome from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Fadnavis upon his arrival here yesterday. The schedule includes the bhoomipujan of 'Swasti Niwas' at the National Cancer Institute in Jamtha, Nagpur, followed by the bhoomipujan of the permanent campus and e-inauguration of the temporary campus of the National Forensic Science University in Kamthi in the city. Later, Shah will inaugurate a full-length statue and premises beautification work of former Chief Minister Late Vasantrao Naik in Anand Nagar, Nanded. This will be followed by the BJP Shankhnad grand public rally at Nava Mondha Ground, Nanded and the inauguration of the BJP Nanded city office in Shivajinagar, Nanded, this evening. These events highlight a blend of developmental initiatives, public engagement, and homage to regional leaders. The Home Minister will be making an upcoming visit to West Bengal as well. Shah is scheduled to travel to West Bengal on June 1, where he will participate in a significant central government event anticipated to take place in the vibrant city of Kolkata. According to sources within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), this visit is expected to highlight key governmental initiatives. During his upcoming visit, Shah is scheduled to engage in discussions with key members of the party's core committee, as well as the elected BJP MLAs. This gathering aims to strengthen party unity and strategise on pressing political issues, ensuring that all representatives are aligned with the party's objectives and upcoming initiatives. 'There could be discussions on preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in the state,' a BJP source said. With the Bengal Assembly elections due next year, the BJP has already begun early preparations across the state. (ANI)
