Congress demands Shah's resignation over 'infiltrator' jab at opposition rally

The Congress party escalated its political confrontation with the government on Tuesday, challenging Home Minister Amit Shah to relinquish his portfolio and return to his party's fold. The demand came after Shah made remarks targeting the INDIA opposition alliance during its recent show of unity.

Congress leaders contended that Shah's criticism of the opposition coalition reflected a departure from his duties as the nation's top security officer. They argued that the minister's focus should remain on addressing substantive governance challenges rather than engaging in political rhetoric.

The opposition party specifically highlighted the deteriorating security situation in Manipur as a case in point, where communal violence has persisted for months. Congress spokespersons asserted that Shah's tenure as Home Minister has been marked by failures in managing internal security and maintaining communal harmony in strife-torn regions.

The attack represents an intensification of the war of words between the government and the opposition alliance ahead of crucial political engagements. Both sides have increasingly traded barbs over governance performance and political legitimacy in recent weeks.