Amit Shah interview: ‘Voting is taking place regardless of caste’ says BJP leader; claims saffron win in Lok Sabha polls

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Amit Shah held discussions on Lok Sabha elections with Hindustan Times' R Sukumar and Shashi Shekhar of Hindustan. Speaking on the lower voter turnout during the first four phases, Amit Shah mentioned that he was initially concerned after the first phase. However, by the time the third phase of voting began, "I discovered Opposition's voters were not showing up.

They should have cast their votes too, but because of widespread disillusionment among the INDIA bloc’s voters, turnout has fallen. Also Read: Does BJP have a plan B if it fails to cross majority mark in Lok Sabha polls? Here is what Amit Shah says. Watch video Shah added, “In states where you see high voting percentage (this time) like West Bengal, Assam and Tripura, the voting has always been high, and even there, there is some dip in turnout." Addressing reports that several foreign portfolio investors have found in their surveys that the BJP is not winning as many seats as initially expected, resulting in market sell-offs, Amit Shah stated that foreign agencies are not capable of conducting accurate surveys in the country.

Also Read: Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 5 Voting Live Updates: PM Modi calls for ‘record’ turnout as polling begins in 49 seats "There are numerous reasons why the stock market goes up and down. We are monitoring and fighting the elections at the grassroots level. I do not have a single rally after which I do not sit with 40-50 of our workers (to discuss what is happening).

" BJP leader further added that there is nothing to worry about. Shah stressed that “no caste-based" mobilisation had taken place. He said, “Voting is taking place regardless of caste.