Congress Slams Amit Shah as ‘Super Chief Minister’ of Maharashtra
Nagpur, Oct 5 (UNI) – Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal has launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging that he functions as the “super chief minister” of Maharashtra and controls all major decisions of the state government.
Speaking at a press conference in Nagpur, Sapkal claimed that the state’s administrative power lies entirely in Shah’s hands, from deciding which political parties to split and which leaders to switch sides, to determining which schemes are approved. This allegation underscores the growing tension between the opposition and the ruling government in Maharashtra.
Referring to the recently concluded Samvidhan Satyagraha Padyatra led by Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson Tushar Gandhi, Sapkal said the movement’s success reflected people’s desire to uphold the principles of Phule, Shahu, and Ambedkar and to strengthen democracy. The padyatra, which aimed to raise awareness about constitutional values and social justice, garnered significant support across the state.
Sapkal also accused the government of failing to address worsening drought conditions and the growing distress among farmers. He highlighted the plight of farmers who have been struggling with inadequate rainfall and lack of government support, emphasizing the need for immediate relief measures.
On the RSS completing 100 years, Sapkal described the organization as “fascist,” alleging that it has remained unregistered for a century, showing its refusal to accept the Constitution. “The RSS has failed to establish itself as the true representative of Hindutva,” he said. This statement reflects the deep-seated ideological differences between the Congress and the RSS, a key affiliate of the ruling BJP.
Sapkal further announced that the Congress would soon begin a state-wide campaign demanding that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) either dissolve itself or publicly accept the Indian Constitution. This campaign is expected to gather significant momentum and could potentially impact the political landscape in the state.
Commenting on recent heavy rains and floods across parts of Maharashtra, the Congress leader claimed that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had visited Delhi but returned “empty-handed,” unable to secure a relief package for affected farmers. He urged the state government to declare compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare for farmers hit by floods and to announce an immediate waiver of farm loans.
These demands come at a time when the state is grappling with multiple challenges, including economic slowdown, farmer distress, and natural disasters. The Congress’s aggressive stance against the ruling government is likely to intensify in the coming months, with the opposition party aiming to capitalize on public dissatisfaction and gain political ground in the state.
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