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Amit Shah Vows to Root Out Infiltration, Slams Congress in Assam Rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Assam, asserted that only the BJP can protect the state from illegal infiltration and preserve its cultural identity. He accused the Congress of indulging in vote bank politics by supporting infiltrators and weakening legal safeguards. Shah vowed that the BJP would identify and remove illegal migrants, who he claims are taking away jobs and benefits from locals. He also criticized Rahul Gandhi's leadership and urged voters to grant the BJP a landslide victory to root out infiltration.

Key Points: Amit Shah: BJP to Stop Infiltration, Protect Assam Identity

  • BJP vows to identify and remove infiltrators
  • Accuses Congress of vote bank politics supporting migrants
  • Slams Congress for scrapping old laws, opposing CAA
  • Pledges to rename Karimganj to Sribhumi
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Assam set to grant BJP landslide victory to root out infiltration: Amit Shah

Amit Shah attacks Congress on infiltration, vows BJP will remove illegal migrants, safeguard Assam's culture and jobs if re-elected.

"With BJP-NDA governments in Assam, West Bengal and Tripura, infiltration will be completely stopped. - Amit Shah"

Guwahati, April 7

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party while addressing a massive election rally in Patharkandi in Assam's Sribhumi district, asserting that only the BJP can safeguard the state from illegal infiltration and preserve its cultural identity.

HM Shah said the BJP government has already identified infiltrators and vowed that they would be "removed one by one" if the party returns to power.

He alleged that illegal migrants were taking away jobs, ration benefits and wages meant for local youth, poor families and tea garden workers.

"With BJP-NDA governments in Assam, West Bengal and Tripura, infiltration will be completely stopped," he declared.

Targeting Congress, HM Shah accused the party of indulging in "vote bank politics" by supporting infiltrators.

He said that past Congress governments weakened legal safeguards by scrapping the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act of 1950 and introducing the IMDT Act in 1983, which he claimed gave shelter to illegal migrants.

He also criticised the Congress party for opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), saying it was necessary to protect persecuted minorities.

The Home Minister further said that the BJP alone had the commitment to rename Karimganj as "Sribhumi", linking it to the region's cultural heritage.

In a personal attack, HM Shah took aim at Rahul Gandhi, saying that the Congress party under his leadership had declined in public discourse and would not be allowed to turn Assam into an "infiltration-prone state".

Referring to recent remarks by Congress leaders, the Union Home Minister accused them of insulting BJP supporters and Gujarat, and said such statements were against democratic values.

He asserted that the BJP remained committed to protecting Assam's land, identity and economic interests, while urging voters to reject what he termed Congress' divisive and appeasement-driven politics.

HM Shah said Assam was set to grant the BJP a landslide victory to root out infiltration.

- IANS

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Priya S
While protecting our borders is important, I hope the process of "removing" people is done with humanity and proper legal verification. We must not harass genuine Indian citizens in the name of rooting out infiltrators. The focus should be on a robust system, not rhetoric.
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Rohit P
Shah ji is absolutely right about jobs and ration being taken away. In our town, daily wage rates have gone down because of the influx. Local youth are struggling. Strong measures are needed to protect our economic interests.
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Sarah B
Renaming places like Karimganj to Sribhumi seems like a political move to stir emotions. Shouldn't the priority be concrete development, healthcare, and education for the people of Assam? Identity politics can sometimes distract from real issues.
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Vikram M
The CAA was necessary to give refuge to persecuted minorities from our neighbouring countries. Congress's opposition to it was purely for political gain. Assam's cultural fabric needs to be preserved, and a strong government is key.
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Karthik V
As someone from the Northeast, I appreciate the focus on our region's specific challenges. However, the solution must be balanced and permanent, not just an election promise. We've heard similar things before. Action speaks louder than words.

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