The Bharatiya Janata Occasion (BJP), out of energy within the Delhi meeting since 1998, is trying to make a comeback within the nationwide capital. Its chief Syed Shahnawaz Hussain spoke to Sanjeev Okay Jha about wooing voters from the Purvanchali and minority communities, and the celebration’s technique for the approaching elections. Edited excerpts:
BJP chief Shahnawaz Hussain (HT Photograph)
Who will the minorities vote for on this election?
I consider that the minority communities have determined to go along with the BJP for its “sarva-dharma-sambhav” (respect for all religions) pondering, and for growth. I’m in common contact with the minority leaders of each the events [the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress], they usually allege that each the events have categorically requested their spokespersons [from minority communities] to not seem in any TV debate. How lengthy can these events idiot the minorities within the title of our celebration?
They (the AAP and Congress) really feel that Muslims don’t have a selection however simply them, in order that they have taken them as a right. In the meantime, we consider within the concept of “sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas”. We gained’t go away anybody behind. Each one that needs for the betterment of Delhi, from curbing air pollution ranges, to growth requirements, to secure and clear water, good roads and satisfactory and habitable housings, we’re with them.
What about Purvanchali voters?
With a 40% vote share, Purvanchalis will as soon as once more be a deciding issue within the coming meeting elections. However like minorities, they too have realised that the AAP and the Congress have to date used them as a way to an finish, with respect to the chief minister’s chair, with out giving them correct illustration within the meeting.
The BJP screening committee leaders, nevertheless, have stored this in thoughts, and can give them correct illustration.
They [the AAP and Congress] contested the 18th Lok Sabha elections collectively. Nonetheless, we beat them. Now, since they’re taking part individually, we’ll certainly win these elections. The AAP didn’t work in areas that wanted their consideration and response. They really feel schemes and freebies will bribe the voters, and assist them win the elections. This isn’t going to work. No scheme will work this time.
Kejriwal has by no means been an “aam aadmi” (frequent man) himself. He was a “khaas aadmi” (privileged man). He and his spouse have been gazetted officers within the revenue tax division. The apparel of an aam aadmi, sweater, muffler and jhadu (broom) was used to fill his personal pockets. The air pollution in Delhi has not been addressed by his jhadu. Quite, now the AAP’s ideology has turn into polluted.
Does the BJP have a chief minister’s face in Delhi?
We don’t combat elections by counting on a face to win us individuals’s votes. We combat elections strategically — in some locations we combat with a CM face, whereas in some we don’t. We fought the elections in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan with no CM face. We’ve a whole galaxy of excellent leaders to contest elections. Some are new, some are skilled. Even earlier than Kejriwal’s political start, the BJP had established political leaders and they’re contesting on this election.
What number of seats will BJP win?
We’ll win by 2/third majority. This time, Delhi residents are positive that they need us to kind the federal government.
Delhi Police has cracked down on the Rohingya. Do you’re feeling this is a matter that may affect the elections?
The Rohingya haven’t been given a spot in Myanmar or Bangladesh. India is just not a dharamsala (shelter dwelling), proper? Everybody will be accommodated by authorized processes. Nobody is unwelcome right here. However, they want to make sure that they’ve visas and never be uninvited friends.
We have already got a inhabitants beneath the poverty line to cater to, and mobilise sources in the direction of. We’re taking welfare measures… Are we to handle unlawful immigrants too?…
Delhi has turn into a paradise for the Rohingya as a result of [AAP chief Arvind] Kejriwal and [West Bengal chief minister] Mamata Banerjee are busy appeasing them.
However this narrative didn’t yield the anticipated ends in Jharkhand for the BJP. Why?
There’s by no means one purpose for profitable or dropping elections. Many different causes performed their half.