Rewari, (Haryana): Lauding the BJP’s efforts, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Jan Ashirwad Rally in Rewari on Friday, emphasizing key initiatives undertaken by the Modi government. These included the purchase of 24 crops at the minimum support price (MSP) and the successful implementation of the One Rank-One Pension (OROP) scheme, among other notable achievements. Shah’s speech reflected the BJP’s significant progress since Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his election campaign in 2014 while delivering sharp criticism of the previous Congress-led government in Haryana.
Shah emphasized that the long-pending demand for OROP, raised by army personnel for 40 years, had finally been fulfilled under Modi’s leadership. He said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his election campaign in 2014 from Haryana and promised to fulfill the demand of One Rank-One Pension. For 40 years, Congress could not implement it. You gave Modi ji the opportunity to serve, and he fulfilled that promise.” He also mentioned that the third version of the OROP scheme had been implemented just a month ago. “And assured that no Agniveer in Haryana would be deprived of a pensionable job, promising that both the central and Haryana governments would ensure permanent jobs for every Agniveer,” he added.
Highlighting the inclusive nature of the BJP government, Shah noted that under Congress rule, development was limited to the chief minister’s home district, while corruption and hooliganism spread in other areas. In contrast, the BJP, he said, has ensured equitable growth for all 36 communities across Haryana.
Shah launched a scathing attack on Congress, accusing the party of deep-rooted corruption. He asserted that under Congress, Haryana was governed by cuts, commissions, dealers, middlemen, and “sons-in-law.” Shah claimed that in the ten years since the BJP came to power, these corrupt practices had been eradicated.
Directing his criticism towards Rahul Gandhi, Shah claimed that NGOs had misled Gandhi into believing that promises about MSP would secure votes. He questioned Gandhi’s understanding of agricultural matters, asking whether he even knew the difference between rabi and kharif crops. Shah pointed out that the BJP now purchases 24 crops at MSP in Haryana. Under Congress, the price of paddy was ₹1,300, which has since risen to ₹2,300 under the BJP. He promised that if re-elected, the BJP would raise the price further to ₹3,100, and listed other crop MSPs along with increased compensation under the BJP’s leadership.
In his speech, Shah questioned the crowd on the status of Jammu and Kashmir, reinforcing the government’s decision to abrogate Article 370. He accused Rahul Gandhi of promising to restore it but boldly stated that neither Gandhi nor future generations could ever bring back Article 370. “Jammu and Kashmir is ours, and no one can cast an evil eye on it,” declared Shah.
The Home Minister criticized Congress for allegedly planning to release stone-pelters from jails in Kashmir, accusing the party of inconsistency by saying one thing in Kashmir and another in Haryana. Shah also referenced the National Conference and Congress’s promises to raise a different flag in Kashmir, assuring the crowd that only India’s tricolor would fly there.
Shah accused Congress of appeasement and claimed that Rahul Gandhi opposes the construction of the Ram Temple. He further accused Congress of keeping Ram Lalla in a tent and of suggesting overseas that reservation would be abolished. Shah said Congress had insulted Dr. B.R. Ambedkar throughout his life.
Highlighting the BJP’s achievements, Shah mentioned that the party had ensured jobs were given without bribes or connections, a shift from earlier times when middlemen controlled the process. Shah credited Rao Sahib with bringing AIIMS to Rewari and detailed improvements in the railway sector.
Looking ahead, Shah promised that if the BJP returns to power, the largest cooperative factory would be set up in Rewari, and a military museum would be established to honor Rao Tula Ram and other martyrs. He also pledged to build a Vishwakarma College, a medical college within six months, an akhara for wrestling, and a women’s chowpal in every village. Additionally, Shah promised a ₹2,100 check for every woman in Haryana, the development of an industrial city in Rewari, and free medical treatment up to ₹10 lakh. He concluded by listing other promises from the BJP manifesto.
