In a heated debate in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed the Congress for constantly blaming EVMs for their electoral defeats, calling out their hypocrisy of claiming malfunctioning machines in Maharashtra but accepting victory in Jharkhand. He also highlighted the contrast between the number of amendments made during the Congress' rule versus the BJP's, emphasizing the BJP's contributions towards backward classes, GST, Article 370, and triple talaq. This comes as the Lok Sabha begins a two-day discussion on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution.
Amit Shah Slams Congress for EVM Allegations in Rajya Sabha
During a heated debate in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of resorting to baseless allegations against EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) to justify its electoral defeats.
Background:
The Congress has repeatedly raised concerns about the reliability of EVMs, alleging that they have been manipulated in favor of the ruling party (BJP). However, these allegations have been repeatedly rebutted by independent experts and various courts.
Shah's Response:
In the Rajya Sabha, Shah highlighted the hypocrisy of the Congress, pointing out that the party had accepted its victory in Jharkhand where EVMs were used, but cried foul in Maharashtra where it lost. He further accused the Congress of being unwilling to accept the will of the people and resorting to excuses.
Shah also highlighted the contrast between the number of constitutional amendments made during the Congress' rule versus the BJP's. During Congress's 60 years in power, only 42 amendments were made, while the BJP has introduced 104 amendments in just eight years, including those related to backward classes, GST, Article 370, and triple talaq.
FAQs:
1. What are the main allegations against EVMs? Allegations against EVMs include their susceptibility to hacking, manipulation, and the possibility of vote tampering.
2. Have these allegations been proven? Independent experts and various courts have repeatedly dismissed the allegations, stating that there is no evidence to support them.
3. Why does the Congress continue to raise concerns about EVMs? The Congress has used allegations against EVMs to justify its electoral defeats, avoiding the need to introspect and address its own weaknesses.
4. What is the BJP's stance on EVMs? The BJP has maintained that EVMs are tamper-proof and reliable, and has dismissed the allegations as baseless.
5. What are the other constitutional amendments introduced by the BJP? In addition to the amendments mentioned by Shah, the BJP has also introduced amendments related to the National Commission for Backward Classes, the Right to Information Act, and the GST Council.
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