New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and educator Avadh Ojha on Thursday described Union Home Minister Amit Shah as a “strong-willed” political figure with a good decision-making attitude.

Speaking exclusively to IANS, Ojha welcomed the Home Minister’s recent remarks on the end of Maoism in the country, calling it a significant development.

“If true, then it’s a monumental achievement. Maoism has long been a major problem for the country. Its end would be a source of relief for the nation,” Ojha said.

When asked about the comparisons people make between Shah’s leadership style and that of Patel, Ojha added, “He (Amit Shah) has a strong political and good decision-making attitude. Sometimes I see him answering questions on TV channels. I feel that he is following the path of an Iron Man.”

Ojha also shared his views on the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections 2026, stating that the BJP appears determined to mount a serious challenge and that there is a growing sentiment for change among the electorate.

The Assembly elections in West Bengal are scheduled to be held on April 23 and 29 to elect all 294 members of the state assembly, with counting of votes slated for May 4.

“People say that it is difficult to defeat Mamata Didi, but the BJP is very adamant this time. And the BJP has raised the issue of Bangladeshis. So, I think BJP is in a mood to fight this time,” Ojha said.

“The government can also be changed. Anyway, people want change. Didi has been there for so many days. So, when I say in UP that people want change, in Bengal also, they want change,” he added.

Avadh Ojha, a civil services exam trainer had fought last Delhi assembly election on AAP ticket. He contested elections from Patparganj, the constituency which elected Manish Sisodia to power consecutively in 2013, 2015 and 2020.

Following his electoral defeat, the noted educator announced “retirement” from politics. In his goodbye post, he had called AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal “a very great leader”.

–IANS

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