Vajpayee Govt created J'khand; Modi developed State, wiped out Naxalism: Amit Shah

In a blistering attack on opposition camp, BJP national president Amit Shah on Monday said that Congress and its allies have done little to develop Jharkhand and sought to kw why Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) could t wipe out Naxalism when it was in power. Addressing a poll meeting in State, Shah said that it was Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led BJP government that created Jharkhand and Narendra Modi dispensation worked for its development after burying Naxalism 20 feet under earth.

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Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Shah said he should give an account of development work carried out by his party. senior BJP leader asserted that Sahebganj in Jharkhand was once a trade corridor for countries in Asia and Europe, but " Congress, during its rule in state, ruined all business avenues".

"Rahul Gandhi keeps asking why we mention Kashmir (abrogation of article 370) during our rallies in state. He is wearing Italian glasses, has idea that youth from state shed blood on borders to protect country," he added.

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