‘Oppn misguiding people by promising religion-based quota’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says 400 paar’ target is based on people’s confidence in BJP, rubbishes INDIA bloc’s Constitution change allegation

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HAVING a hectic campaign schedule as a star campaigner of the BJP, Defence Minister and party candidate from Lucknow Lok Sabha seat Rajnath Singh has so far addressed over 50 public meetings across over a dozen states. Taking time out from his busy schedule, Singh gives an insight into BJP's strategy in the elections while talking to Namita Bajpai.

The opposition narrative is that BJP would change the Constitution considering party's target of '400 paar.' Your take.

Look Congress has no credible issues. They want to contest the elections over non-issues. While we are running our campaign based on the decade-long performance of our government, they do not have anything to show. They are just spreading lies. We have set our target after evaluating our capabilities and the confidence people have in us. They are misguiding people by promising religion-based reservation.

When our Constitution does not have any such provision, then why to mislead people?

There is no anger or discontent among Kashtriyas. Sometimes it is claimed that Brahmins are angry, sometimes Kashtriyas, especially during the elections. Actually, no community is unhappy.

What is your about the number of seats BJP will get in UP? 

We are going to get more seats than previous LS elections. This time, we have already scored more in the first two phases than those of 2019.

Opposition is accusing you of turning the discourse communal as you are lagging in the first two phases?