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'Heights of irony': Congress hits back at Shah over 2029 poll claim with '3 Bs'
Source: Times of India — Top Stories · 3 hr ago
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Congress criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim that the BJP‑led NDA will win overwhelmingly in the 2029 Lok Sabha election, calling his statement “the heights of irony.” Party leader KC Venugopal said it was odd for Shah to celebrate a predicted victory while the opposition was protesting alleged voting irregularities. The remarks were made on Tuesday.
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Congress on Tuesday hit back at Union home minister Amit Shah over his prediction of a resounding victory for the BJP-led NDA in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Taking a dig at Shah, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal described his remarks as the âheights of ironyâ, questioning why the home minister was celebrating electoral victories while the opposition was protesting…
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