Explorer

Amit Shah tears in to Congress in RS maiden speech

New Delhi [India] February 05 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah on Monday hit out at the Congress for being unable to address the issue of unemployment.

While addressing his maiden speech as the member of Rajya Sabha, Shah said that the Congress ruled the nation for decade but failed to tackle the issue of unemployment.

Shah further highlighted the work done by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government and said, "For the past 30 years the country has been unstable, with citizens not giving any one party a majority. However, in 2014, Narendra Modi and the BJP won that mandate as people sought a solution to the many problems. In spite of getting absolute majority, we (BJP) formed the NDA. This government has done many things for the upliftment of the poor, has made many historic changes."

He also hit out at former finance minister and Congress leader P. Chidambaram's tweet comparing pakora seller to a bhikshuk and said, "That is so wrong. A pakora seller is earning a living, not begging, who knows his next generation might rise to be a leader, after all, a tea seller has today become a Prime Minister."

Slamming the Congress and its chief Rahul Gandhi for terming GST as Gabbar Singh Tax, he said, "The GST was implemented after everyone's consensus. Now they are naming it Gabbar Singh Tax. Who is Gabbar Singh? He was a dacoit in Bollywood film Sholay. So is it dacoity to levy government tax?," he asked.

He further said that the country's economy is going to improve because of the GST.

"Look at the past -- We had 17 taxes, people had to show their accounts to 15 tax inspectors. Now there is just one tax and one tax inspector. BJP never opposed the GST when the Congress was in power," he added.

Highlighting the Modi government's initiatives for farmers, he said, "More than five crore farmers have signed up for the Bhima Yoajan. We also came up with a health card for soil - available in 14 languages - which has helped farmers"

Stating that Centre is working towards eradication of poverty, he said, "Garibi hatao slogan may have been raised years ago, but it was the Narendra Modi government that has moved towards it."

Recounting the work of his government in the last three years, the BJP chief said, "Prime Minister Modi ensured electricity in 16,000 villages of the 18,000 that didn't have it when the BJP came to power in 2014.This government dreamt to give every citizen a house. Government reduced prices of several medicines to benefit the poor," he said.

He further cited Jan Dhan Yojana as an example of the NDA's success story.(ANI)


This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Delhi Confirms Receiving Diplomatic Note From Dhaka Over Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's Extradition
Delhi Confirms Receiving Diplomatic Note From Dhaka Over Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's Extradition
Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Passes Away At 90
Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Passes Away At 90
PM Modi On Germany Christmas Market Attack: ‘Pains My Heart When There Are Attempts To Spread Violence’
PM Modi On Germany X-Mas Market Attack: ‘Pains My Heart When There Are Attempts To Spread Violence’
Video: Haryana Minister Anil Vij Suspends Cop After Sobbing Woman Complains: 'Who Are You To Stop FIR?'
Video: Haryana Minister Anil Vij Suspends Cop After Sobbing Woman Complains: 'Who Are You To Stop FIR?'
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Sambhal News: Two New Corridors Found in Ancient Stepwell Excavation in ChandausiLucknow Police Encounters Robbers, Arrests Trio Involved in Bank Heist, One InjuredSambhal Stepwell Excavation: Truth to be Revealed, Major Discoveries Await - ABP NewsProtests Outside Allu Arjun's House Over 'Pushpa 2' Stampede Incident, Accused Granted Bail
Embed widget