Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the Bharatiya Janata Party’s strong position against illegal immigration during his visit to Guwahati in Assam on Sunday. Addressing a youth summit organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shah said that if the party receives another mandate, it will continue its efforts to identify and remove those it calls “infiltrators” from the state. He also expressed confidence that the BJP would return to power with what he described as the largest electoral mandate in Assam’s history.

Earlier in the day, Shah took part in a series of events related to the expansion of healthcare infrastructure in the state. He inaugurated the Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital in Guwahati and also opened several other medical facilities across Assam. These included the Golaghat Cancer Centre, the Tinsukia Cancer Centre, the Diphu Medical College and Hospital, the Barpeta Medical College and Hospital, and the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital. In addition to inaugurations, he laid the foundation stones for two new healthcare projects — the Six Mile Swasthya Bhavan and the Abhayapuri District Hospital.

Speaking about these projects, Shah said the current government has made considerable progress in improving healthcare facilities in Assam. According to him, the steps taken in recent years have significantly strengthened the state’s medical infrastructure. He added that the government’s efforts are aimed at bringing Assam’s healthcare standards closer to those seen in more developed states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

Later, while addressing BJYM workers and youth supporters at the rally, Shah spoke about the BJP government’s progress in maintaining law and order, protecting cultural traditions, and carrying out development initiatives. He said that these efforts reflect the government’s commitment to improving the state and ensuring stability. However, a major part of his speech focused on the BJP’s long-standing campaign against what it describes as illegal immigration in Assam.

Shah reminded the gathering that the party had earlier promised to take action against people it considers to be illegal entrants into the state. He said that under the leadership of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the government took steps to clear land allegedly occupied by illegal infiltrators. According to him, about 1,51,000 bighas of land have been freed so far. Shah told the audience that if the BJP receives a third mandate in Assam and continues to receive support across the country, the government will intensify efforts to identify and remove infiltrators.

During his speech, Shah also mentioned several districts where he claimed infiltration had taken place. Referring to areas such as Dhubri, Barpeta, Darrang, Morigaon, Bongaigaon, Nagaon, and Goalpara, he said the government would conduct detailed inspections to identify those who had entered illegally. He claimed that the upcoming government would examine every household if necessary and take action to remove such individuals from the state.

Shah also criticised the Indian National Congress, accusing the party of failing to address the issue of illegal immigration in the past. He argued that only the BJP has the determination to make Assam free of infiltrators. According to him, earlier governments not only ignored the issue but also allowed the situation to become normalised over time. He told the gathering that the BJP is committed to reversing this trend and taking firm action.

In another part of his speech, Shah referred to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process related to electoral rolls. Without going into detailed explanations, he claimed that the process has led to the removal of names that were allegedly added illegally to voter lists. Taking a direct dig at Rahul Gandhi, he said the Congress leader is opposing the SIR exercise because it affects those who should not be part of the electoral rolls. Shah added that removing such names from voter lists is only the first step, and the government intends to go further by ensuring that individuals identified as illegal immigrants are eventually required to leave the country.

Overall, Shah’s visit to Assam combined announcements about new healthcare infrastructure with strong political messaging. While highlighting development initiatives such as new hospitals and medical facilities, he also used the rally to reiterate the BJP’s stance on illegal immigration and to criticise opposition parties over the issue.