PM Modi Launches Scathing Attack on Congress in Assam Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp critique of the Congress party during a public address in Kalibor, Assam on Sunday. He accused the opposition of pursuing a single policy across the nation: protecting infiltrators to secure electoral power.
Allegations of Vote-Bank Politics
Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony for an elevated corridor in Kaziranga and the virtual inauguration of two Amrit Bharat trains, Modi stated clearly. Congress has only one policy. Save infiltrators and gain power with their help. He claimed this strategy extends throughout the entire country with Congress and its allies.
The Prime Minister pointed to historical governance in Assam. He alleged that Congress governments, while in power for decades, handed over the state's land to infiltrators merely to form governments and gather votes. During this period, infiltration increased continuously according to Modi.
Impact on Assam's Identity and Security
Modi expressed grave concerns about the consequences. These infiltrators have no connection with Assam's history, culture, and faith. That is why they have encroached everywhere. He warned that illegal infiltration has affected the state's demographic balance.
The Prime Minister listed several negative impacts:
- Attacks on Assam's cultural heritage
- Loss of jobs for poor people and youth
- Fraudulent land capture in tribal areas
- Increased smuggling and other criminal activities
- Threats to national security
He specifically mentioned that animal corridors faced encroachment and illegal hunting was promoted during Congress rule due to infiltration issues.
Development and Protection Priorities
While acknowledging that the northeast is no longer marginalized in development, Modi emphasized that protecting Assam's identity remains crucial. Focus should not be diverted from safeguarding the region against illegal infiltration.
He praised the current BJP-led government in Assam for its efforts. The administration has freed forests, historical sites, cultural locations, and government lands from illegal encroachments according to the Prime Minister.
Political Lessons from Bihar
Modi referenced last year's Bihar elections to make a political point. Congress and its allies organized marches and rallies to protect infiltrators there. But voters decisively rejected them. The people of Bihar completely wiped out Congress.
He expressed confidence that Assam would follow a similar pattern. Now, it's the turn of Assam's people. I am confident that Congress will get a befitting reply from here as well.
The Prime Minister's speech clearly sets the tone for upcoming political battles in the state, framing infiltration as a central issue for voters to consider.
