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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge labels Delhi a crime capital under Amit Shah
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🗓 09 Sep 2026, 02:33 PM
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Delhi has become a crime capital, blaming Home Minister Amit Shah for the surge in criminal activity.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge publicly warned that the national capital has slipped into the status of a crime hub, attributing the situation to the tenure of Home Minister Amit Shah. The remark was made during a party rally in Delhi where Kharge highlighted concerns over public safety.
Amit Shah, who has been handling the internal security portfolio since 2019, has faced criticism from opposition leaders over recent crime reports. Kharge's statement adds to a series of political comments questioning the government's approach to law and order in the capital.
While the Congress leader did not cite specific statistics, his claim reflects growing public discourse about rising incidents ranging from street crimes to organized offenses in Delhi. The party urged the Home Ministry to take stricter measures and promised to address the issue if it comes to power.
The accusation arrives ahead of upcoming state elections, positioning crime as a key electoral issue for the opposition. Analysts note that such statements are likely to intensify the political debate on governance and security policies.
Amit Shah, who has been handling the internal security portfolio since 2019, has faced criticism from opposition leaders over recent crime reports. Kharge's statement adds to a series of political comments questioning the government's approach to law and order in the capital.
While the Congress leader did not cite specific statistics, his claim reflects growing public discourse about rising incidents ranging from street crimes to organized offenses in Delhi. The party urged the Home Ministry to take stricter measures and promised to address the issue if it comes to power.
The accusation arrives ahead of upcoming state elections, positioning crime as a key electoral issue for the opposition. Analysts note that such statements are likely to intensify the political debate on governance and security policies.