Cong, CPI-M should explain 'dosti-kushti' ideology: Shah

Image
Press Trust of India Thrissur (Ker)
Last Updated : May 12 2016 | 10:42 PM IST
BJP chief Amit Shah today asked Congress and CPI(M) to explain the "ideology" behind their "dosti" (friendship) in West Bengal and "kushti" (wrestling) in West Bengal.
There is "dosti" in West Bengal and "kushti" in Kerala. The CPI-M leader and the AICC Chief should explain to people "the ideology behind it", BJP President Amit Shah said at a public meeting here.
Attacking Gandhi, Shah said: "Gandhi came to Kerala and became emotional. She said BJP questioned her patriotism.
"Soniaji we know your desh prem (patriotism)...(Rs)12 lakh crore corruption took place during the 10-year rule of UPA. Apka Desh prem Kahan tha us samay (Where was your patriotism then)," Shah said.
There was corruption everywhere during the UPA rule. "We know your (Gandhi's) desh prem very well," he said.
Targetting CWC member A K Antony's remark that BJP had hidden agenda, Shah said: "The only open agenda is to uproot and throw Congress-led UDF and CPI-M headed LDF into the sea."
Slamming Yechury, Shah wanted the communist leader to look into the mirror to see "his true face of violence".
"In Kerala, at least 250 RSS and BJP workers were killed by CPI-M workers," he alleged, adding: "BJP will not be cowed down by such violence, we will continue our fight till BJP forms government in Kerala."
He asked CPI-M to make clear whether V S Achuthanandan would be made Chief Minister if LDF comes to power.
"They will not answer. But I will answer. They will not make Achuthanandan the Chief Minister. CPI-M leader Pinarayi Vijayan would be made the CM instead, even though they are seeking votes by showing the face of Achuthanandan," the BJP leader claimed.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: May 12 2016 | 10:42 PM IST

Next Story