Amit Shah Accuses Congress Of Using Infiltrators As Vote Bank In Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of treating Bangladeshi infiltrators as a vote bank, while speaking at a public event in Assam. Shah said such infiltration endangered the state’s people, land and culture, and claimed the BJP aimed to remove all illegal immigrants.

The comments came during Shah’s address after inaugurating the redeveloped Mahpurush Srimanta Sankardeva Abirbhav Kshetra at Batadrawa Than in Nagaon district. Shah told the gathering that the BJP government would prioritise security and identity concerns that, according to Shah, Congress had ignored for years.

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Shah alleged that Congress had looked away from the risks linked to unauthorised migration, while the BJP focused on Assamese interests. He argued that these infiltrators affected jobs, resources and demographic balance, besides raising concerns about culture and identity in border areas and beyond.

Reiterating this charge, Shah stated, "Congress has consistently treated infiltrators who have threatened the people, culture, and identity of Assam as a vote bank," Shah said. Shah framed this as a core difference between the BJP’s policy line and that of Congress in the state.

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Shah also highlighted the central government’s position on cultural protection and growth in Assam. "The Modi government has not only ensured the protection of the cultural identity of the Assamese people, but also focused on an all-around development of the state," Shah said during the programme.

With Assam’s 2026 Assembly elections approaching, Shah sought another mandate for the BJP. Appealing directly to voters, Shah said, "Give us another five years, and we will make Assam infiltrator-free, ensuring the security, prosperity, and cultural pride of its people," he said.

Shah’s remarks placed illegal immigration and identity politics at the centre of the coming electoral contest in Assam. By linking cultural preservation, development and border control, the Home Minister signalled that the BJP would continue to attack Congress over infiltrators and ask voters for renewed backing.