Salient Points of Union Home and Cooperation Minister and Senior BJP leader Shri Amit Shah's address at Public Meetings in Shirala, Karad South and Sangli, Maharashtra
The people of Maharashtra have faith in Modi Ji, which is why a Mahayuti government will be formed here on 23rd November
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Rahul Baba and the Congress party insulted the Constitution by distributing blank books in the name of copies of the Constitution in a public meeting in Maharashtra
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Rahul Gandhi, who seeks votes in the name of the Constitution, commits fraud with the Constitution
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Each vote of the people of Maharashtra will decide whether the state follows the path of Shivaji Maharaj or that of Aurangzeb
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On one hand, there are leaders committed to developing Maharashtra under the leadership of Modi Ji, while on the other hand, there are leaders who aim to divide the state under the leadership of Pawar Sahab and Rahul Baba
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The Maha Vikas Aghadi only has "Vikas" in name, whereas in reality it is "Maha Vinash Aghadi", and they have nothing to do with development
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AICC President is admitting that their promises are imaginary. Whatever promises their leaders make, they fail to fulfill them. In contrast, Modi Ji has fulfilled all the promises he made
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In Maharashtra, on one hand, there are leaders who want to develop the country, and on the other hand, there are leaders who want to develop only three families
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Uddhav Thackeray, in his greed for power, is sitting with those who call Hindus terrorists, those who fed biryani to Kasab, and those who denied the existence of Bhagwan Shri Ram
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Those who oppose renaming Aurangabad as Sambhajinagar should listen carefully: no matter how hard you try, the name of Sambhajinagar will not change
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Modi Ji has brought an amendment to the Waqf Board Act, but the INDI Alliance is opposing it. These people want to give the land of Mandirs and farmers to the Waqf Board
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Hon’ble Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah addressed public rallies in Shirala, Karad South and Sangli, Maharashtra, on Friday. Shri Shah praised the Mahayuti government’s developmental work in Maharshtra under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. He condemned Maha Vikas Aghadi for failing to contribute to the state’s development and rather working for their specific votebank and practicing appeasement politics. During the events, Shirala BJP candidate Shri Satyajit Deshmukh, Islampur BJP candidate Shri Nishikant Patil, and Karad South BJP candidate Dr. Atulbaba Suresh Bhosale, BJP candidate from Sangli Shri Sudhir Gadgil among other leaders, were present.
Shri Shah stated that due to certain laws, the Aghadi government had stopped the Nag Pooja during the festival of Nag Panchami. However, once the Mahayuti government is back in power, Nag Pooja will resume with complete traditional rituals while also respecting and maintaining law. Shri Shah also paid homage to Samarth Ramdas, who, during times of oppression, had united the youth of Maharashtra to support Shivaji Maharaj.
Union Home Minister described Maharashtra as the land of courageous and wise figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dharmveer Sambhaji Maharaj, Jyotiba Phule, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and Tilak Maharaj. He acknowledged it as the home of leaders like Vasantdada Patil and Rajaram Bapu Patil, who promoted the cooperative movement for the welfare of farmers, and expressed his respects to all the esteemed personalities.
Hon’ble Shri Shah stated that Rahul Gandhi has recently learned something new, as his NGO partners handed him a copy of the Constitution. The Constitution is not a subject of campaign but a matter of faith. The Congress party has been using the Constitution's name to manipulate voters. During a recent event in Maharashtra, a copy of the Constitution was distributed but while the cover page was intact, all the inner pages were blank. Rahul Gandhi has insulted both the Constitution of India and Dr. BR Ambedkar, deceiving the nation. He must clarify whether the Constitution he took an oath on was genuine or fake. The public should not place their trust in those who uphold fake Constitutions. Recently, Rahul Gandhi visited foreign countries and claimed that there is no need for reservations in India. However, under the Modi government, no one can dare to tamper the Constitution. The reservation for SC, ST, and OBC will remain unchanged.
Union Home Minister stated that earlier, there were 200 cooperative sugar mills, but today only 101 remain. The downfall of these mills started during Sharad Pawar's tenure. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji took a step to support cooperative sugar mills by exempting income tax on sugar sales, thereby putting ₹15,000 crore into the hands of farmers annually. A Turmeric Board has been established by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, with a robust branch set to open in Sangli.
Shri Shah remarked that on November 20, voting will take place across Maharashtra and the people have a decisive role in shaping the outcome. Shri Shah further shared that he visited Maharashtra about a month and a half ago, and everywhere he went, there was a strong sentiment for forming a Mahayuti government and ensuring victory for Shri Devendra Fadnavis. With Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's government already at the center, an NDA-led Mahayuti government in the state would create a "double engine" that will work to propel Maharashtra to become the nation’s number one state.
Union Home Minister stated that Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has set the goal of building an India that leads globally in every field, a vision achievable only through the NDA under Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s leadership. Maha Vikas Aghadi opposed renaming Aurangabad to Sambhaji Nagar, with even Uddhav Thackeray, who claims to be Balasaheb Thackeray’s true heir, among those opposed. Despite the opposition, the name of Veer Sambhaji Nagar will not be changed.
Shri Shah stated that the Mahayuti alliance government is constructing a major flyover bridge in Karad South, which will significantly improve infrastructure in the region. Shri Atulbaba Bhosale has strong ties with cooperative institutions such as Krishna Cooperative Bank, Krishna Hospital, and Krishna Sugar and is committed to working collaboratively with everyone to ensure development and progress for the people of the area.
Union Home Minister stated that despite the removal of Article 370, Congress, the NCP, and the ‘Nakli’ Shiv Sena continue to argue that it should not have been revoked. In a recent meeting in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, both the National Conference and Congress passed a resolution calling for the reinstatement of Article 370, showing that for them, Kashmir is not an inseparable part of India. Further stating that even if Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar’s four generations came together, Article 370 could never be brought back.
Shri Shah stated that Indira Gandhi had promised the One Rank One Pension scheme, but despite over 40 years of governance under Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Manmohan Singh, the Congress party failed to fulfill it. It was only under Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership that OROP was successfully implemented. In the past 10 years, more than ₹1 lakh 55 thousand crore has been credited to the accounts of retired military personnel. Rahul Gandhi is a ‘factory of lies’, he is spreading lies about the Agnipath Scheme, claiming that it makes Army personnel useless. However, the Maharashtra youth should not fall under his prey. Each Agniveer will receive a job entitled to future pension from the centre and Maharashtra government. For over 50 years, the Karad South was ruled by leaders of the same family, which halted the development in the region. They have not implemented the scheme of PM Awas Yojana in Karad South, forcing people to live in slums.
Union Home Minister stated that the leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi have crossed all limits of appeasement. The entire nation is concerned about certain provisions of the Waqf Board, which were established by the Congress party. Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji has introduced a bill in Parliament to reform the Waqf Board, but the opposition is resisting it. Recently, the Waqf Board of Karnataka declared an entire village, including temples and farmers' land, as Waqf property. Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray will need to answer whether they will support or oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. While they may not directly respond, their stance will be against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. If the Aghadi government comes to power in Maharashtra, they will work to transfer farmers' land to the Waqf Board. As long as there is a Modi government at the center, the lands of temples and farmers will remain protected.
Shri Shah criticized Congress and its allies for prioritizing their vote bank over the country's interests, citing that when Aurangabad was renamed Sambhajinagar, they protested. Uddhav Thackeray should answer to the people of Maharashtra, that 'to what extent is it acceptable to betray Bala Saheb Thackray's entire legacy for the sake of political power?' Uddhav Thackeray is in alliance with parties and leaders who have consistently opposed key national issues such as the construction of the Ram Mandir, the abrogation of Article 370, the renaming of Aurangabad to Sambhaji Nagar, and the amendment to the Waqf Board. The Bharatiya Janata Party will bring and pass the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the upcoming parliamentary session.
Union Home Minister stated that for over 500 years, Prabhu Shri Ram had to remain in a tent, while Congress diverted the Ram Mandir issue for more than 75 years. However, after Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office, the Bhoomipujan, construction, and Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir were completed within five years. Leaders like Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and Rahul Gandhi have not visited the Ram Mandir, implying they are wary of losing their voter base. Beyond the Ram Mandir, the BJP constructed the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and the gold-clad reconstruction of the Somnath Mandir. The appeasement politics in Maharashtra will only be stopped by electing the Mahayuti government under the leadership of the BJP. The MVA government has promised to build a memorial dedicated to Annabhau Sathe, but it was built by the Mahayuti government. The Mahayuti also built a memorial in Shirala Fort dedicated to Sambhaji Maharaj. The MIDC unit will be elaborated, and different projects and industries will be introduced to develop the hilly region. Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Deputy CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis have pledged to make ‘Samriddh Maharashtra’. Sharad Pawar lied about the decreasing investment in the state. However, from the past 2 years, Maharashtra has been no. 1 state in terms of foreign direct investment. Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji has collaborated closely with the Maharashtra government to significantly enhance the state's infrastructure. Key developments include the construction of the Mumbai Coastal Road, metro projects in Pune and Mumbai, the Atal Setu bridge, and the Samriddhi National Highway, all of which have transformed the state's transportation network. In contrast, the MVA government has failed to contribute to such large-scale infrastructure initiatives.
Shri Shah stated that Uddhav Thackeray is in an alliance with those who have openly criticized and opposed Hindutva, calling it a sham. These allies have worked to protect the graves of Afzal Khan and Aurangzeb, labeled Hindus as terrorists, fed biryani to 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab, and rejected the claims of Bhagwan Ram. Under Namo Shetkari Maha Samman Nidhi and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, farmers have been provided with ₹12,000 per year. In Satara, over 2 lakh households have been provided with tap water connections. For the cooperative sector, a CRCS office has been established in Pune with a budget of ₹900 crore. Under the Ujjwala Yojana, 1 lakh 37 thousand women have received Ujjwala connections, and 1 lakh 42 thousand toilets have been constructed. Development projects for the Mahabaleshwar hill station are underway, and more than 45 villages will soon have road connections. Additionally, the monthly income of Anganwadi and ASHA workers will be increased by ₹15,000.
Union Home Minister questioned Sharad Pawar, Prithviraj Chauhan, who served as Ministers in the UPA government (2004-14), along with the MLA from South Karad, who have failed to deliver accounts of development in state under MVA. In a span of 10 years, the Aghadi government allocated only ₹1.91 lakh crore to Maharashtra. In comparison, the Modi government has provided ₹10.15 lakh crore to the state from 2014 to 2024. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has directed the country’s treasure toward Maharashtra. Over ₹2 lakh crore has been invested in infrastructure development in Maharashtra under the Modi government. This includes ₹72,000 crore for road projects, ₹1.25 lakh crore for railways, ₹2,000 crore for airport construction, and ₹70,000 crore for the development of Vadhavan Port, set to be Asia’s largest port. In Sangli district, the Modi government has allocated ₹4,500 crore for expanding the four-lane Ratnagiri-Nagpur corridor connecting Solapur and Sangli, and an additional ₹4,500 crore for the Pune-Bengaluru corridor, upgrading the Satara-Kagal stretch to six lanes. The Pune-Nashik corridor, from Khed to Sinnar, has received ₹1,800 crore for its four-lane expansion. Furthermore, ₹8,000 crore has been committed to the Krishna Koyna Lift Irrigation Project, enhancing water access in the region. The Meharsar Solar Project has also been initiated, boosting renewable energy infrastructure.
Shri Shah mentioned that in Sangli district alone, over 4.47 lakh farmers have collectively received ₹1,400 crore. Additionally, more than 4 lakh households now have access to piped water connections, and over 10 lakh residents have received health coverage up to ₹5 lakh under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The Modi government has recently announced that all senior citizens aged 70 and above will now be eligible for free health coverage of ₹5 lakh, regardless of income level. In Sangli district, over 22,000 houses have been constructed, and 17,000 street vendors and hawkers have secured livelihoods through the PM SVANidhi Yojana. Additionally, more than 1.24 lakh households now have access to sanitation facilities with the construction of toilets. The Maharashtra government has expanded the Ladki Bahin Yojana, providing critical support to over 7 lakh women in Sangli and increasing the monthly benefit from ₹1,500 to ₹2,100. Additionally, over 1.28 lakh low-income residents have been provided with free food grains. The Mahayuti government has also enhanced the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, adding ₹9,000 to the existing benefit, giving farmers a total of ₹15,000 annually. Under the revised Old Pension Scheme, monthly pensions will increase from ₹1,500 to ₹2,100. Furthermore, over 10 lakh students will receive ₹10,000 monthly for tuition, and more than 25 lakh new job opportunities per month are planned across the state.
Union Home Minister stated that the MVA alliance has a narrow agenda aimed at pleasing select vote banks, whereas the BJP is committed to working for all people, irrespective of age, profession, or region. Under the irrigation scheme, various projects have already begun in Shirala North. If the MVA returns to power, Uddhav Thackeray would aim to make his son CM, Sharad Pawar would push for his daughter, and several Congress leaders are eager to take the CM post. Such leaders, focused on family ambitions, can never genuinely work for Maharashtra and regions like Shirala. Only Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Shri Eknath Shinde, and Shri Ajit Pawar, under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, have the capability to drive progress in Maharashtra. Recently, Kharge Ji has stated that 'Congress must make promises carefully' as they are unable to fulfill them in Himachal, Karnataka, and Telangana. However, their 'Khata-Khat' leader makes promises which cannot be fulfilled. Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Jiahs fulfilled every promise he made. The BJP will also fulfill every promise it made in its manifesto.
Shri Shah stated that during Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh's tenure, the nation faced daily terrorist attacks, but minimal action was taken in response. In contrast, after 2014, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, India conducted the Uri and Pulwama surgical and air strikes within 10 days to counter terror attacks. Rahul Gandhi has asked for proof of the terror attacks. He should watch the reactions from Pakistan on TV to understand the impact of the Indian army's actions. The MVA government cannot ensure national security or earn respect. The victory of Mahayuti will symbolize the fact that the people of the country are with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Furthermore, the INDI Alliance, which had hoped for success, faced disappointment in Haryana despite their preparations with crackers. The MVA will face similar consequences in Maharashtra. Shri Shah urged the people to vote for Shri Satyajit Deshmukh and Dr Atulbaba Suresh Bhosle, promising that the party would provide them with a higher authority if elected.
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