Amit Shah Criticizes Congress for Assam's Development Stagnation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a strong critique against the Congress party, accusing it of obstructing Assam's development during a rally in Nagaon. He emphasized the substantial financial allocations made by the current government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, contrasting them with the limited investments during Congress's rule. Shah urged voters to support the BJP in the upcoming elections, asserting that the last decade will be a golden period for Assam. His remarks also touched on the issue of illegal immigration and the importance of Kaziranga National Park in attracting tourism. This article delves into Shah's statements and the political landscape ahead of the elections.
Apr 2, 2026, 19:07 IST
Amit Shah's Strong Remarks on Congress
On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah sharply criticized the Congress party for hindering Assam's development. Speaking at a public gathering in Nagaon, Shah highlighted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the central government has allocated a staggering nine lakh crore rupees for the state's progress. He also noted the significant investments being made in Assam under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Shah pointed out that the Congress party has never contributed to Assam's growth, questioning Rahul Gandhi about the actions taken during the 15 years of Congress rule. He stated that from 2004 to 2014, the Congress government allocated only 1.28 lakh crore rupees for Assam's development, whereas in the current decade (2014 to 2024), Prime Minister Modi has worked to provide 9.78 lakh crore rupees to the state. He emphasized the efforts made by Chief Minister Sarma and Prime Minister Modi to attract massive investments to Assam.
Addressing the issue of illegal immigration, Shah urged the public to vote for the BJP in the upcoming elections on April 9. He expressed that it is time for the BJP and the Asom Gana Parishad to form the government for the third time, stating that these ten years will be remembered as a golden era in Assam's history. He also mentioned the proximity of Kaziranga National Park, which has the potential to draw tourists from around the globe, and criticized previous Congress governments for allowing illegal immigrants to encroach upon this valuable area.
Earlier, Shah addressed a rally in West Bengal, where voting is scheduled in two phases on April 23 and 29. He participated in the nomination filing of Suvendu Adhikari, who is contesting against Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur.