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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday issued a sharp rebuke to Opposition leaders who have dragged Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s late mother into political attacks, saying such conduct corrodes democratic values and must be answered at the ballot box by voters.<\/p>\n

In an exclusive interview with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, Shah said that while it is the Opposition\u2019s duty to expose corruption, the lack of evidence against Modi has pushed rivals towards personal abuse. \u201cIf any person engages in corrupt conduct, that is not a private matter; it is a public matter, and it is the duty of the Opposition to expose corruption,” he said. \u201cBut because they cannot find corruption, they resort to baseless talk, abusive words, and even making remarks about PM Modi\u2019s mother.”<\/p>\n

Calling such comments beyond the pale, Shah appealed directly to the electorate: \u201cSuch people should indeed be punished in elections.”<\/p>\n

\u2018A Termite In Democracy\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Home Minister described this descent into personal attacks as \u201clow-level politics” that eats away at democracy\u2019s foundations. \u201cSuch low-level politics is like a termite in democracy, it eats away at the very roots,” he remarked, adding that the country\u2019s political culture should be anchored in principles and policy, not invective.<\/p>\n

\u2018Parliament Is The Biggest Panchayat\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shah said the contrast was stark when it came to Parliament, which he called India\u2019s \u201cbiggest panchayat.” He stressed that the legislature was meant to host debate on issues of national interest, but opposition MPs had chosen disruption instead. \u201cFrom the very first day, they try to disrupt Parliament \u2014 even when Vande Mataram is being chanted \u2014 and then claim they were not allowed to speak. They walk out despite being given time by the Speaker, use their interventions for political jibes instead of debate, and repeatedly flout the rules of the House. Parliament cannot function in a freestyle manner,” he said.<\/p>\n

Shah recalled that parliamentary discipline had been respected since the time of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, and said PM Modi himself has always upheld \u201cparliamentary purity and discipline.” He urged citizens to decide whether Parliament\u2019s time should be wasted on \u201cpolitical theatrics” or used for discussions on security, employment, prosperity, industry and welfare of the poor.<\/p>\n

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\u2018We Conducted Ourselves Differently\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Comparing today\u2019s Opposition to the BJP\u2019s own years outside power, Shah said his party would register protests but ultimately engage in debate, and if needed, approach the courts. \u201cIn many cases, the courts did set up inquiries based on our appeals. Today\u2019s Opposition doesn\u2019t want to debate in constitutional forums. They want to remain on the streets, and I suppose that is why the people have kept them on the streets,” he added.<\/p>\n

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Karishma Jain, Chief Sub Editor at News18.com, writes and edits opinion pieces on a variety of subjects, including Indian politics and policy, culture and the arts, technology and social change. Follow her @kar…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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