Amit Shah: BJP doesnt take action against anyone over corruption allegations during elections

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said it is not BJPs culture to take action against anyone over allegations of corruption at the time of elections and that action is taken when investigation agencies complete their probe.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said it is not the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) culture to take action against anyone over allegations of corruption at the time of elections. He said that action is taken when investigation agencies complete their probe.

Shah's Remarks Come in Response to Ex-BJP Leader Vijayashanti's Allegations

Shah's remarks come in response to allegations made by former BJP leader Vijayashanti, who switched over to the Congress two days ago. Vijayashanti had alleged that the Centre is aware of the corruption in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) but no action is being taken against it.

BJP's Telangana Manifesto Recommends Inquiry by Retired Supreme Court Judge

Shah said that the BJP, in its Telangana election manifesto, has recommended an inquiry by a retired Supreme Court judge into the allegations of corruption by the BRS. He said that the BJP's fight against corruption is going on strongly in Telangana as well.

Shah Says BJP Doesn't Harass Leaders Like KCR Does

Shah also said that the BJP does not harass its leaders like Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) does. He said that the BJP takes action against its leaders only after the completion of the probe.

Shah Says Those Making Such Claims Were in BJP for the Last Three Years

Shah also said that those making such claims had been in the BJP for the last three years. Asking as to why such leaders remember the matter only after quitting the BJP, he said their intention is to score marks in the party that they have joined.

Shah Says Responsibility for Loss of Lives During Telangana Agitation Lies with Those in Power

Asked about Congress leader P. Chidambaram seeking an apology for the loss of lives during the Telangana agitation, Shah said that the responsibility lies with those who are in power.

Shah Says BJP's Telangana Manifesto is Like a Guarantee Given by PM Modi

Shah also said that the BJP's Telangana manifesto is like a guarantee given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that the manifesto contains various schemes and programmes for the development of Telangana.

Amit Shah's remarks come at a time when the BJP is facing allegations of corruption from various quarters. The BJP's Telangana manifesto, which recommends an inquiry by a retired Supreme Court judge into the allegations of corruption by the BRS, is seen as an attempt to address these allegations.