Amit Shah hails ‘historic mandate’ in Maharashtra as BJP-led alliance sweeps 2024 assembly elections
File image of India's Home Minister Amit Shah.
India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah thanked the people of the state of Maharashtra for their "historic mandate" in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance in the 2024 Assembly elections on Saturday (Nov 23).
Shah also took a swipe at political opponents, particularly Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a "fake well-wisher" of the Constitution.
"Jai Maharashtra. I bow down to the people of Maharashtra for this historic mandate. The holy land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Jyotiba Phule and Veer Savarkar, Maharashtra, by giving such a massive mandate to the Mahayuti alliance that places culture and nation first along with development, has shut down the shops of those who pretend to be the fake well-wishers of the Constitution with the help of confusion and lies. This victory is the victory of every Maharashtra resident," he posted on X.
In the lead-up to the elections, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis had criticised Rahul Gandhi for carrying a red-coloured copy of the Constitution. "My allegations against Rahul Gandhi have been proven correct regarding his links to urban Naxals," Fadnavis said. He accused Gandhi of using the Constitution as a political prop to seek support from "urban Naxals and anarchists."
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Gandhi strongly refuted these comments, accusing Fadnavis of insulting BR Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
A resounding win for the Mahayuti alliance
The Mahayuti alliance, led by the BJP, has either won or is leading in 232 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly, while the Congress-led alliance lags far behind, securing leads in just 47 constituencies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also celebrated the sweeping victory, attributing it to the (National Democratic Alliance) NDA's commitment to development and good governance. "Development wins! Good governance wins! United we will soar even higher," he wrote on X.
Modi extended heartfelt thanks to the people of Maharashtra, especially the youth and women, for their overwhelming support.
"Heartfelt gratitude to my sisters and brothers of Maharashtra, especially the youth and women of the state, for a historic mandate to the NDA. This affection and warmth is unparalleled," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)
