BJP Questions Congresss Dependence on Illegal Votes Amidst Opposition to NRC

Patna, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : Central Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent comments have sparked a strong response from NDA leaders in Bihar. He suggested that opposition parties are opposing the National Register of Citizens (NRC) because illegal immigrants form part of their voter base. BJP leader Sanjay Sarawagi questioned whether the entire existence of Congress relies solely on the fraudulent votes of Rohingyas and illegal immigrants.

Sarawagi backed Shah’s statement, arguing that the opposition is willfully ignoring the truth. He pointed out that in Congress-ruled states, the NRC is being recognized as valid. In Karnataka, for instance, one crore names have been removed from the voter list, with senior ministers acknowledging the accuracy of the NRC process. He criticized the Congress for creating a ruckus in Delhi while their own states validate the NRC.

Shah has claimed that three crore fraudulent, deceased, and illegal names have been purged from the voter rolls. Sarawagi questioned why this would upset the opposition, asking, “Is Congress’s entire existence dependent on the bogus votes of Rohingyas and illegal immigrants?”

He emphasized that leaders who prioritize illegal immigrants over national security and fair elections cannot be entrusted with the leadership of the country. Sarawagi noted that many individuals whose names were removed were either deceased, had permanently relocated, or were registered in multiple places. He challenged the opposition to present even one living voter who claims their name was wrongly removed, asserting that the narrative being pushed is a falsehood that the public will not tolerate.

Bihar government minister Ramkripal Yadav also supported Shah’s remarks, stating that three crore individuals had illegally registered to benefit from the country’s resources. He stressed the need for action against such individuals, asserting that the government cannot allow foreigners to disrupt the nation’s order.

Meanwhile, Shyam Rajak, national general secretary of the Janata Dal (United), argued that the focus should not be on Rahul Gandhi or Amit Shah but rather on the government’s performance. He suggested that if someone has illegally registered, it reflects a failure of the officials involved. He urged for corrections rather than accusations, emphasizing that speeches alone will not solve the underlying issues.

In the midst of this political discourse, the debate over the NRC continues to intensify in Bihar.