Amit Shah Calls For Deportation Of Illegal Immigrants In Assam

With Assam’s Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, Amit Shah sharpened the BJP’s campaign narrative by focusing on infiltration and illegal immigration. He accused opposition leaders of protecting infiltrators and vowed that the BJP government would ensure deportation of all illegal immigrants.

Infiltration Curbed, But Not Enough
Amit Shah highlighted that the BJP government has successfully reduced infiltration in Assam over the last ten years. However, he insisted that deportation is the only permanent solution to safeguard Assam’s identity and resources.

Political Context And Opposition Criticism
The Home Minister accused Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Gaurav Gogoi, of opposing electoral roll revisions to shield infiltrators. He positioned the BJP as the only party committed to securing Assam’s borders and ensuring demographic stability.

Key Highlights

• Amit Shah says infiltration in Assam curbed over 10 years
• Calls for deportation of every illegal immigrant
• Accuses Congress of protecting infiltrators
• Links issue to electoral roll integrity and national security
• Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, counting on May 4

Sources: The Hindu, Deccan Herald, India TV News