Amit Shah Slams Opposition, Calls 49th Amendment a "Black Day" in Indian Politics

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah made strong remarks on the opposition’s repeated allegations against Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the political history surrounding the 49th Amendment. Speaking at a public event, Shah termed August 10, 1975, as a "black day" in Indian politics, referencing the time when former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's election was declared null and void by the Allahabad High Court.

Shah emphasized that today, the opposition, after facing defeat in various elections, blames the EVMs for their loss, despite the Supreme Court rejecting these pleas 24 times. "The Election Commission kept the EVM open from 10 am to 5 pm for three days, allowing anyone to prove it could be hacked. No one came forward," he pointed out.

He continued to criticize the opposition for their contradictory stance, highlighting that on the same day the EVMs were blamed in Maharashtra, they were preparing for the swearing-in ceremony in Jharkhand after a victory there. “The people of Maharashtra punished them for their lies,” he stated, emphasizing the inconsistency of the opposition's narrative.

Shah also targeted the Communist Party, urging them to reflect on their political alliances. "I want to ask my Communist brothers to introspect on whom they are sitting with," he remarked, stressing the need for a deeper understanding of their ideological alignment.

His comments further intensified the ongoing debate over EVMs and the broader political discourse surrounding past constitutional amendments.