Amit Shah luring leaders elected on Anti-BJP plank, alleges Congress

The Congress on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of attempting to lure elected representatives from opposition parties into the BJP and undermining democratic values.

The party alleged that leaders who were elected on a clear anti-BJP platform are being persuaded to switch sides through political inducements and pressure tactics.

The remarks come amid political turbulence in several states, including Maharashtra and West Bengal, where opposition parties are grappling with reports of defections and internal rebellions. Congress leaders claimed that such efforts amount to an assault on the mandate given by voters and weaken the role of the opposition in a democracy.

The party further alleged that the BJP is seeking to expand its influence not through electoral victories alone but by encouraging defections from rival parties.

The BJP has repeatedly rejected similar accusations in the past, maintaining that leaders join the party voluntarily because of its governance record and political vision.

The latest exchange reflects the growing political tensions between the ruling party and the opposition ahead of key electoral battles in several states.