Amit Shah luring those elected on anti-BJP plank: Cong
The Congress party has accused Indian Home Minister Amit Shah of undermining democracy by allegedly using financial incentives to lure opposition politicians into the BJP. These claims follow reports of potential defections within the Shiv Sena-UBT party.
Why it matters
Allegations of political horse-trading and the erosion of democratic norms are central to the current political discourse in India.
The Congress has strongly criticised Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging he is orchestrating an "onslaught" on the Opposition and actively "wrecking" Indian democracy by enticing elected representatives to switch parties with significant incentives.
The article focuses heavily on the accusations made by the opposition party against the ruling government.
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