At a public gathering in Bongaigaon, Assam, Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statements regarding infiltrators, implying that Shah himself is the 'biggest infiltrator' from Gujarat. Kumar's comments were a response to Shah's earlier promise to identify and deport infiltrators from Assam, made during a campaign event on April 9. Emphasizing the importance of local resources, Kumar stated, 'the resources of Bongaigaon and the property of Assam belong first to the people of Assam.' He drew a parallel to Mahatma Gandhi's resistance against British rule, asserting that the Congress will not compromise on constitutional rights. The election in Assam saw a significant voter turnout of 85.74%, with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) seeking a third consecutive term while the Congress-led alliance aims for a comeback, supported by partners like Raijor Dal and CPI(M).