Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Amit Shah Addresses Assam Rallies, Highlights Infiltration and Tea Exports
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, spoke at events in Assam.
He said that during the Congress party's rule, many people from other places came to Assam and changed the population in some areas.
He promised that if the BJP wins the upcoming elections, they will stop this from happening.
Shah also criticized Rahul Gandhi for not wearing a traditional gamachha scarf from the North-East.
He praised the Mising community for their culture and asked them to help stop infiltration.
Shah announced new projects and funds for Assam's development, including a new legislative assembly building in Dibrugarh.
He also talked about a trade agreement between India and the European Union that will help Assam tea reach European countries without any extra charges.
Amit Shah alleged that the Congress party's rule led to demographic changes in Assam due to infiltration.
He promised that the BJP government would stop infiltration if re-elected.
Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi for not wearing a traditional gamachha scarf from the North-East.
He praised the Mising community's culture and asked them to help resist infiltration.
Shah announced new projects and funds for Assam's development, including a new legislative assembly building in Dibrugarh and highlighted the EU-India trade pact to boost Assam tea exports.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Amit Shah addressed election rallies and a groundbreaking ceremony, alleging demographic changes due to infiltration, criticizing Rahul Gandhi over the gamachha controversy, and highlighting the EU-India trade pact for Assam tea exports.
- When
- January 30
- Where
- Dhemaji and Dibrugarh, Assam
- Why
- To rally support for the BJP in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, highlight the party's achievements and promises, and address the concerns of the Mising community.
BJP
Congress
Infiltration and Demographic Changes
BJP
BJP alleges that Congress rule led to demographic changes due to infiltration, and promises to stop it if re-elected.
Congress
Congress is accused of giving a toolkit to defame Assam and its tea, but no specific counter-arguments are provided.
- Event
- Election rallies and groundbreaking ceremony
- Location
- Dhemaji and Dibrugarh, Assam
- Date
- January 30
- Key Figures
- Amit Shah, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Rahul Gandhi
- Allegations
- Congress rule led to demographic changes due to infiltration
- Promises
- BJP to stop infiltration and develop Assam
- Projects
- New Assam Legislative Assembly Building in Dibrugarh
- Trade Pact
- EU-India free trade agreement to boost Assam tea exports
- Controversy
- Rahul Gandhi's refusal to wear a gamachha
- Infiltrators
- 64 lakh infiltrators in 7 Assam districts
Sources
In poll-bound Assam, Amit Shah targets Congress over infiltration, slams Rahul for ‘gamachha’ controversy
Amit Shah hails Mising culture, urges community to lead fight against infiltration
Shah meets top Assam BJP leaders in Guwahati with focus on polls
EU-India trade pact to ensure Assam tea reaches European countries with zero tariff: Amit Shah
64 Lakh Infiltrators in 7 Assam Districts: Amit Shah
Assam govt to rewrite history textbooks for high schools: Himanta
India-EU FTA: Assam Tea Will Reach European Market, Says Amit Shah
If BJP wins for 3rd time, infiltrators will be removed ‘one by one’: Amit Shah in Assam
'Dibrugarh Steps Into History': Amit Shah Lays Foundation For Assam’s Second Capital, Unveils Major Governance, Sports & Conservation Projects
‘Made In Assam’ Chips To Power India’s Global Rise By 2026: Union Home Amit Shah At Mising Youth Festival
Himanta Biswa Sarma vs Gaurav Gogoi - The 'Miya Muslims' Row Explained
Union home minister Amit Shah flags FTA benefits for Assam tea industry - Telegraph India
