Amit Shah: China Fails to Encroach on Indian Territory During Modi Government
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Highlights BJP’s Assam Initiatives, Criticizes Congress’s Track Record
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his visit to Assam, emphasized the achievements of the BJP in the region. Focusing on border security, development funding, cultural recognition, and criticizing the Congress’s past performance. Upon his arrival, he was received by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Shah asserted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the BJP-led government has effectively secured the borders. Preventing encroachment by China and curbing infiltration from Bangladesh. He recalled Nehru’s neglect during the 1962 Chinese aggression and contrasted it with Modi’s proactive stance.
Amit Shah: China Fails to Encroach on Indian Territory During Modi Government
Directing his criticism towards the Congress, Shah accused the party of historical neglect and violence in Assam. Contrasting it with Modi’s efforts to bring peace and stability through multiple peace accords. He highlighted the surrender of over 9,000 individuals as a sign of the BJP’s success in integrating dissidents into the mainstream.
Shah also pointed out the BJP’s efforts to honor Assam’s legends, such as Bhupen Hazarika, with the Bharat Ratna, contrasting it with the Congress’s alleged failure to recognize their contributions.
Regarding development funding, Shah criticized the Congress for providing inadequate funds to Assam during its tenure. While praising the NDA government’s allocation of significantly higher funds under Modi’s leadership, expressing confidence in Assam’s future development.
Shah concluded his speech by highlighting the BJP’s role in resolving the Ram Mandir issue and conducting the ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony, contrasting it with the Congress’s inaction on the matter for years.
Lakhimpur in Assam is set to vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19, followed by subsequent phases on April 26 and May 7. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4.