Amit Shah Defends BJP's Stance on Assam's Indigenous Muslims Ahead of Elections
'BJP Against Infiltrators, Not Indigenous Muslims': Amit Shah In Assam
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) opposes illegal immigration from Bangladesh but supports the indigenous Muslim community in Assam, known as Khilongiya Muslims. He criticized the Congress party for politicizing the issue and highlighted significant development achievements under BJP governance in Assam.
- 01Amit Shah emphasized that BJP is against illegal immigrants, not indigenous Muslims.
- 02He accused Congress of politicizing the issue for electoral gain.
- 03Shah highlighted a significant increase in funding for Assam under BJP governance.
- 04He noted the BJP's role in fostering peace and development in the state.
- 05Shah expressed confidence in the BJP-AGP coalition's continued governance in Assam.
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Ahead of the Assam state elections scheduled for April 9, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a rally in Kaliabor, Nagaon district, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) opposes illegal immigration from Bangladesh but supports the indigenous Muslim community, referred to as Khilongiya Muslims. Shah criticized the Congress party for allegedly politicizing the issue to create a Hindu versus Muslim narrative for electoral advantage. He claimed that during Congress's rule from 2004 to 2014, Assam received ₹1.28 lakh crore (approximately $15.5 billion USD), while under BJP governance from 2014 to 2024, the state has received ₹9.78 lakh crore (approximately $117 billion USD). Shah highlighted the BJP's development initiatives, including peace deals with rebel groups that have contributed to stability and progress in Assam. He expressed confidence that the BJP-AGP alliance would continue to govern Assam for the foreseeable future, dismissing Congress's hopes of regaining power.
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The BJP's stance on illegal immigration and support for indigenous Muslims may influence voter sentiment and the political landscape in Assam.
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