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As the Opposition interrupted Shah during his speech, the Union Minister took a dig at Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, saying that he should not worry about his job at this age.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Image: PTI)
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a high-octane drama during Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s address regarding the ongoing debate over Vande Mantram. While the Opposition interrupted the Union Minister during his speech, terming his facts “a lie”, Shah took a dig at senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, saying that he should not worry about his job at this age.
Shah’s statement came in response to Digvijaya Singh’s “jooth bol rahe hainn…” remark. While the Opposition, including Singh, was shouting during the discussion, Shah took a jibe at the 78-year-old Congress leader, stating, “Kya kar rahe hai Digvijaya ji. Naukri pakki hai iss aayu me….ab nahi jayegi…” (What are you doing, Digvijaya ji. Your job is confirmed. You will not lose it at this age)
In addition to this, Shah further countered Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s charge that the NDA government proposed a parliamentary discussion on Vande Mataram with an eye on West Bengal polls and said the national song is not restricted to Bengal and linking it with politics is unfortunate.
Without naming Priyanka Gandhi, Shah said some members have questioned the need to hold a discussion to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram. “There was a need for a discussion on Vande Mataram and dedication towards Vande Mataram when it was written, when India became free, today and would remain even in 2047,” he added.
“Some people feel Vande Mataram is being discussed because Bengal polls are approaching. They want to reduce Vande Mataram’s glory by linking it with elections,” Shah said, adding, “It is true that Vande Mataram’s creator, Bankim Babu was born in Bengal, but Vande Mataram did not remain restricted to Bengal, or to India.”
“When a soldier at the border of the country, or a policeman guarding the country from inside, sacrifices his life for the country, Vande Mataram is the only slogan he raises,” the Union Minister added.
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