Assam CM Supports Amit Shah's Stance on Infiltration Issues

Assam's Chief Minister Addresses Infiltration Concerns

On Tuesday, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his support for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks regarding infiltration in West Bengal. He accused the neighboring state of opening its doors to illegal immigrants while Assam and Tripura are actively combating the issue. Sarma emphasized the need for decisive action to address infiltration along the West Bengal-Bangladesh border and welcomed Shah's proposal for a national grid.

During a press conference, Sarma stated, "This is the reality. While Assam and Tripura are fighting against infiltration, Bengal is welcoming intruders. We must take stringent measures at the West Bengal-Bangladesh border." He acknowledged Shah's proposal for a national grid, indicating support for the initiative. Earlier that morning, Shah had questioned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee about the alleged influx of illegal immigrants into the state, accusing her of refusing to allocate land for border fencing.

Shah pointed out that the West Bengal government is not providing land for fencing along the border with Bangladesh. He challenged Banerjee to explain why infiltration has ceased at the borders of Tripura, Assam, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kashmir, and Gujarat. He suggested that the ongoing infiltration in West Bengal is aimed at altering demographics and strengthening her voter base. Shah asserted that the upcoming elections would focus on the issues of halting infiltration and removing illegal immigrants from the region, labeling the infiltration from the Bengal border as a national security concern.

He further noted that while infiltration has been curtailed in Tripura and Assam, it continues unabated in West Bengal. Shah accused Mamata Banerjee of wanting to maintain the influx for political gain, which he claimed is intended to enhance her voter base.