Amit Shah Criticizes Kerala's LDF and UDF Over Waqf Land Encroachments
Kerala polls: Amit Shah targets LDF, UDF over Waqf issue; accuses Pinarayi govt of ‘rebranding’ central schemes
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala of ignoring alleged land encroachments by the Waqf Board. He claimed that only the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken action on this issue and criticized the state government for rebranding central schemes.
- 01Amit Shah accused the LDF and UDF of silence over land encroachments by the Waqf Board in Ernakulam.
- 02He claimed that around 400 acres of land belonging to Christian and Hindu families were taken over.
- 03Shah alleged that the Kerala government rebrands central schemes as its own.
- 04He criticized the ineffective use of funds under the National Health Mission.
- 05Shah targeted Rahul Gandhi for misleading statements on fuel prices.
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During an NDA election rally in Ernakulam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala of failing to address alleged land encroachments by the Waqf Board. He stated that approximately 400 acres of land belonging to nearly 600 Christian and Hindu families had been appropriated without any action from either party. Shah emphasized that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the only party to amend Waqf-related laws to combat such irregularities. He further criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for allegedly rebranding centrally sponsored schemes, claiming that the Kerala government takes credit for initiatives funded by the central government, such as food distribution and housing projects. Shah also mentioned the ineffective utilization of funds from the National Health Mission due to political interference. Additionally, he targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for making misleading comments regarding fuel prices. These remarks come as political tensions rise in Kerala ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
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The allegations of land encroachment could affect public sentiment and political dynamics in Kerala, particularly among the affected families.
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