Amit Shah on Thursday launched a sharp critique of opposition parties while addressing the Lok Sabha, alleging a consistent pattern of resistance to major policy decisions taken by the central government led by Narendra Modi.
During his address, Shah stated that opposition to government initiatives has become routine, regardless of the nature or impact of the policy. He remarked:
“This is not something new, everything is being opposed, including the Women’s Reservation Bill. When Article 370 was revoked, they opposed it; when the Ram Temple was built, they opposed it; when CAA was introduced, they opposed it; when triple talaq was abolished, they opposed it; when GST was implemented, they opposed it; when Ayushman Bharat was launched, they opposed it; when the new Parliament building was constructed, they opposed it; efforts to curb Naxalism were opposed; strong action against terrorism was opposed; surgical strikes were opposed; air strikes were opposed; even Operation Sindoor was opposed.”
He further added that, in his view, opposition parties have taken a fixed stance against the government’s actions.
“It seems they have made up their mind to oppose whatever Narendra Modi does, without considering whether it is good or bad.”
The remarks were made in the context of ongoing parliamentary discussions, where political differences between the ruling government and opposition benches have been prominently visible. Shah’s comments referenced a wide range of legislative, security, and welfare initiatives undertaken in recent years.
Among the policies mentioned were the abrogation of Article 370, the enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act, implementation of Goods and Services Tax, and the rollout of Ayushman Bharat. He also cited national security actions such as surgical and air strikes, along with broader efforts to tackle terrorism and Naxalism.
The statement reflects the continuing political contestation within Parliament, as debates on legislative and policy matters remain highly polarized.
Further proceedings in the Lok Sabha are expected to continue amid ongoing discussions on key national issues.