Giving the “Muslims first” barb force, the Bharatiya Janata Party has left no chance to lash out at Congress for their Lok Sabha elections 2024 manifesto, as the war of words between the saffron party and the grand old party continues, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday, in a strong criticism, asked Rahul Gandhi “Will this country now run on Sharia?” His statement came as he was urging people to step out and vote to elect a party that “stands its words”. Voting at 88 Lok Sabha constituencies is currently underway across 13 states and a Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Shah told ANI, “First of all, I would like to appeal to the voters to elect a party that stands on its words - for a secure and prosperous country and welfare of the poor.”
“After the Congress manifesto was released, people's inclination towards BJP has further increased because, in its manifesto, Congress has repeated its old habit of appeasement. Congress manifesto speaks of taking forward Personal Law. I would like to ask Rahul Gandhi, will this country now work as per Sharia?” he said.
Underscoring the secular nature of the Indian Constitution, Shah asserted that laws cannot be formulated based on religious beliefs. The Home Minister further reiterated that BJP will implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as mentioned in their manifesto.
“Our Constitution is secular, laws of the land can't be formed on the basis of religion. BJP has clearly said in its manifesto that it will bring a Uniform Civil Code (UCC)," he stated firmly.
Further highlighting the BJP’s track record, Shah said, “We scrapped Triple Talaq and started UCC & we will take this forward. Rahul Gandhi speaks of Personal Law, which is about dividing the country. Personal Laws can't be implemented in this country.”
“I am confident that we will see Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of the country for the third time,” Shah concluded.
The voting for the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 commenced today at 7 AM. The 18th General Elections are scheduled to take place in seven phases until June 1. Results will be announced on June 4.
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