Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is given five more years in power, it will work towards making Assam free of illegal immigrants, reiterating the party’s commitment to addressing one of the state’s most sensitive and long-standing issues.
Shah made the remarks at Bordowa in Nagaon district after inaugurating the redeveloped Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardev. Linking cultural revival with governance, the Home Minister said the BJP government is committed to protecting Assam’s land, identity and heritage.
“Just as we have freed the sacred birthplace of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev from encroachment, if the people of Assam give us five more years, we will free the entire state from illegal immigrants,” Shah said, addressing a large gathering.
He alleged that previous governments had allowed illegal immigration to continue unchecked, adversely affecting Assam’s demography and social balance. Shah said the BJP-led government has taken decisive steps, including eviction drives and administrative measures, to reclaim encroached land and safeguard indigenous rights.
The Home Minister praised the Assam government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for its efforts to remove encroachments from government land and ecologically sensitive areas, stating that such actions were necessary to preserve the state’s cultural and environmental heritage.
Shah also highlighted the significance of the Batadrava Than Redevelopment Project, describing it as a major step towards preserving Assam’s spiritual and cultural legacy. He said the project would help spread the teachings of Srimanta Sankardev and strengthen cultural consciousness among future generations.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was present at the event, said the redevelopment of Batadrava Than reflects the government’s resolve to combine development with the protection of Assam’s identity. He reiterated that safeguarding land, culture and heritage remains a priority for the state government.
Amit Shah’s remarks come at a politically significant time, with Assam gearing up for the 2026 Assembly elections, and are expected to play a key role in shaping the political narrative around identity, immigration and governance in the state.
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