Guwahati, 9th April: During an election rally in Lakhimpur, Assam, Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of neglecting Assam’s welfare and contributing to infiltration, militancy, and unrest in the region. Shah’s remarks were a direct response to recent statements by Rahul Gandhi advocating for the preservation of Assam’s culture, prompting Shah to question Gandhi’s track record in benefiting Assam, especially during his grandmother’s tenure.
Highlighting the Congress’s alleged shortcomings, Shah asserted, “The Congress party’s sin is evident. During their rule, thousands of youths fell victim to insurgency and unrest in Assam.” In contrast, he lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for restoring peace and stability to the region, citing the signing of multiple peace accords and the successful integration of over 9000 youths into the mainstream.
Challenging Gandhi’s understanding of Assam’s cultural icons, Shah pointed out the Congress’s neglect towards figures like Gopinath Bordoloi and Bhupen Hazarika. He emphasized the Bharat Ratna conferred upon Hazarika by the Modi government as evidence of their respect for Assam’s heritage.
“Under the Modi government and the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam’s borders are now fortified against insurgency,” Shah declared. “The days when Assam’s borders were left porous are long gone. Not even a bird can fly in from Bangladesh.”
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