Amit Shah says Baghel insulted Lord Mahadev; attacks CM over ‘love jihad’
The Hindu
BJP's Amit Shah on Nov 15 said Bemetara is a centre of "love jihad" and accused CM Baghel of insulting Lord Mahadev by naming a betting app after him. He urged people to bring BJP to power to ensure justice for Bhuneshwar Sahu and teach a lesson to those indulging in appeasement.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 15 said the Bemetara district in Chhattisgarh has become a centre of “love jihad” and that no one would dare do such an act if the BJP is voted to power in the State.
He accused Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of insulting Lord Mahadev by “naming” a betting app after him.
Addressing a rally in Saja assembly constituency of Bemetara district on the last day of campaigning for the second phase of elections in the State, Mr. Shah alleged that Mr. Baghel had turned the Durg division from being an education hub to a “centre of betting”.
BJP has fielded Ishwar Sahu, whose son Bhuneshwar Sahu was killed in a communal clash in Biranpur village of the district in April this year, from Saja seat.
“Ishwar Sahu is not only a candidate but a symbol of the fight for justice. Under Bhupesh Kakka’s rule, communal elements lynched Sahu’s son Bhuneshwar Sahu. People of Bhupesh Kakka offered a cheque and job to Ishwar ji asking him not to seek justice. But I would like to thank Ishwar ji that he refused and sought justice,” Mr. Shah said.
“It is our responsibility to ensure justice for Bhuneshwar Sahu. No one will be allowed to violate the law. Every murderer of Bhuneshwar Sahu will be sent to jail... the countdown of the exit of Bhupesh Kakka has started,” he said.
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