TAKING a dig at the LDF government in Kerala, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday wondered what could one expect from those who failed to douse the fire at the Brahmapuram waste plant even after 10 days to do for the state. "A fire has been raging in Kochi since March 2. The government has failed to douse it. What can those who cannot douse a fire do for Kerala," he asked while launching BJP's preparations for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections at the Jan Shakti rally in Thrissur.
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