Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi of avoiding the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya during their visit to Shimla, suggesting they did so out of fear of upsetting their vote bank. Speaking at a rally in support of BJP candidate Anurag Thakur, Shah contrasted Rahul Gandhi’s vacationing habits with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s work ethic, highlighting Modi’s 23-year tenure without taking a leave.
Shah remarked, “Rahul Baba and his sister came to Shimla for holidays, but they did not go to the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla. They did not go because they were afraid of their vote bank. In this election, on one side there is Rahul Baba who celebrates holidays every six months and on the other side there is Narendra Modi ji who eats sweets with army soldiers on the border without taking any leave even for Diwali for 23 years.”
He also criticized the INDIA alliance for not having a clear candidate for the Prime Minister post, quoting a response from the alliance stating that different individuals would take turns serving as Prime Minister for one year each. Shah emphasized PM Modi’s success in the first five phases of the Lok Sabha election and urged voters to ensure his victory by securing over 400 seats in the sixth and seventh phases.
Praising Anurag Thakur, Shah highlighted his dedication and service to his constituency and the BJP’s ideology, stating, “I have known Anurag for a long time. I was the president of the Yuva Morcha when we were together. Then he worked in the Cricket Association and now working in Modi Ji’s cabinet. Even if you search with a lamp, you will not find such an MP. He not only cared about his area but also worked to mobilize the youth across the country with the BJP and its ideology.”