On Monday, October 27, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphatically stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stands strong on its own merits in Maharashtra, requiring no external support. He laid down a formidable challenge for the party’s grassroots workers: to secure such a resounding victory in the upcoming local body elections that the opposition would be ‘nowhere in sight, even with binoculars.’
Addressing party members after inaugurating the foundation stone for the new Maharashtra BJP office building near Churchgate railway station in South Mumbai, Mr. Shah declared, ‘We have conclusively demonstrated that the era of family-centric politics is over in this nation. Moving forward, it is the politics of performance that will guide India.’
Shah highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the ideal embodiment of this principle, noting, ‘Modi ji exemplifies this perfectly. From the humble beginnings of a tea seller’s family, he ascended to the highest office in India through sheer dedication, sacrifice, and tireless effort.’
Elaborating on the ‘double engine’ governance of the BJP, both federally and within the state, Mr. Shah underscored the necessity for the party to triumph in the local body elections later this year. He urged workers to ‘strive with such intensity that the Opposition is completely eliminated, becoming invisible even with the aid of binoculars.’
The BJP, Shah affirmed, does not rely on ‘crutches’ in Maharashtra but operates solely on its inherent strength.
He asserted, ‘A party that fails to uphold democratic principles internally can never safeguard the nation’s democracy. This serves as a potent message to all dynastic political organizations.’
For the BJP, Mr. Shah stated, a party office holds the sanctity of a temple. ‘It is within these walls,’ he explained, ‘that party programs and policies are formulated, and it serves as a vital training ground for our dedicated workers.’
Shah reiterated that since its inception as the Jan Sangh, the BJP has always been characterized by ideology-driven politics and a steadfast commitment to public welfare.
He proudly noted, ‘Since the BJP’s formation in 1980, our leaders have guided the country for 18 years, a period that fills us with immense pride.’
Shah credited the party’s success to the relentless hard work, sacrifices, and unwavering commitment of its leaders and workers. ‘It is thanks to the seeds they planted,’ he remarked, ‘that the BJP has grown into a formidable Vatvriksha, a banyan tree.’
He further emphasized that the BJP operates on democratic principles, ensuring that hardworking and performance-driven individuals can ascend through the party ranks.
‘I myself began as a booth president and rose to become the national president,’ he shared, ‘while Prime Minister Modi, despite his humble origins, has led the nation three times due to his unwavering commitment and sacrifice.’
Mr. Shah conveyed his delight regarding the new state BJP office, a sprawling 55,000 sq ft facility featuring a library, meeting rooms, a conference space, a 400-seat auditorium, and dedicated offices for the state BJP president and the Chief Minister. He quipped, ‘The Chief Minister will surely recall that his ascent to this position was a direct result of the party’s efforts.’
The new office will also include a multi-level basement for parking, Mr. Shah confirmed. He added, ‘I have personally suggested to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis that several rooms should be dedicated to accommodating party workers like myself.’
Recalling the pre-2014 era and the then-undivided Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray, Mr. Shah stated that the BJP had sought ‘respectable’ seat-sharing arrangements, which ultimately led to the collapse of their alliance.
He continued, ‘After a considerable period, we contested the elections independently and emerged as the single largest party, with Devendra Fadnavis becoming the Chief Minister. Previously, we held the fourth position in state politics, but today, we stand as the leading party.’
Mr. Shah highlighted that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, the BJP has fulfilled all its core ideological pledges, including the abrogation of Article 370, the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the outlawing of triple talaq, and the adoption of the Uniform Civil Code in several states.
‘With all our ideological commitments addressed,’ he asserted, ‘our current focus is squarely on achieving a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2047.’
Shah concluded by stating that the BJP bears the crucial responsibility of conducting principled politics to secure the nation’s future.
He also mentioned that the Pahalgam terror attack was decisively avenged through Operations Sindoor and Mahadev, sending a clear message to adversaries that India’s army and borders are sacrosanct and not to be trifled with.