Amit Shah Addresses Massive Youth Rally in Guwahati, Outlines BJP's Assam Agenda
Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a powerful address at the Yuva Shakti Samaroh organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in Guwahati on Sunday, with an estimated attendance of nearly 1.5 lakh youths. He described the gathering as a "Mahakumbh of Yuvas" and interpreted it as a clear signal for the largest-ever mandate for a third consecutive BJP-led government in Assam.
Sharp Criticism of Congress Era: Infiltration and Unrest
In his speech, Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress party's historical governance in Assam. He accused Congress of transforming the state into a "safe haven for infiltrators" during its years in power. Shah alleged that Congress not only permitted illegal immigrants to enter Assam but also systematically "legalised, formalised and normalized" their presence, compromising the state's demographic and security integrity.
"The Congress governments had turned Assam into a shelter for infiltrators. We had promised that Assam would be freed from infiltrators, and under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, around 1.51 lakh bighas of land have been cleared from encroachers," Shah stated emphatically.
Electoral Roll Revision and Peace Initiatives
Shah specifically criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He claimed that this exercise is essential for removing the names of infiltrators from voter lists, asserting "He (Rahul Gandhi) is opposing SIR because the names of infiltrators are being removed from the electoral rolls. This is only the beginning -- every infiltrator will eventually have to leave the country."
Contrasting this with the BJP's approach, Shah highlighted that Assam, once a center of insurgency during the Congress era resulting in hundreds of youth deaths, has now achieved significant peace through multiple accords with militant groups. He detailed a series of successful peace agreements:
- Bodo Peace Accord in 2020
- Karbi peace accord in 2021
- Adivasi peace agreement in 2022
- DNLA agreement in 2023
- Ulfa accord in 2024
As a result of these initiatives, more than 10,800 weapons have been surrendered by insurgent groups, marking a substantial step toward lasting stability.
Development and Welfare Achievements Under BJP
Shah underscored the BJP government's commitment to transparent governance and youth empowerment. He revealed that the state government has provided 1.65 lakh jobs to youths without corruption or litigation, exceeding the BJP's 2021 election manifesto promise of 1 lakh jobs. "This is an example of transparent governance," he affirmed.
Questioning Congress's contributions, Shah asked, "What did Rahul Gandhi do for the youths? There were Congress government for 15 years in the state but they did not do anything for the youths of the state, except working for their families."
Additionally, Shah highlighted welfare measures for marginalized communities neglected during Congress rule. The BJP government has provided financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to tea garden workers and ensured land rights for approximately 3.5 lakh families across 707 tea gardens in Assam, demonstrating concrete steps for socio-economic upliftment.
Cultural Memorials and Future Predictions
The Home Minister also mentioned the construction of a memorial for Srimanta Sankardeva and another monument dedicated to the martyrs of the Assam Movement, established on land freed from encroachment, symbolizing cultural preservation and historical respect.
Concluding his address, Shah expressed confidence that the massive youth participation reflects strong support for the BJP. He predicted that the party would return to power in Assam with its largest-ever majority in the upcoming Assembly elections, reinforcing the state's trajectory toward peace, development, and security under BJP leadership.
