Congress created identity crisis by allowing infiltrators in Assam: Yogi Adityanath

Addressing a public rally here ahead of the upcoming Legislative Assembly polls, the Uttar Pradesh CM lauded the BJP government's efforts in preserving Assam's identity and honouring its culture and warriors.

"The Congress created a crisis of identity. This crisis of identity was not limited to any one region. By following a policy of appeasement, they attempted to completely eradicate the Assamese identity. By allowing infiltrators to enter, they created a crisis of identity in Assam," Adityanath said.

"When the government was formed in Delhi under PM Modi's leadership and the BJP government came to power in Assam - first under Sarbananda Sonowal's leadership and then under Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership when the government was formed again here - these governments did not only preserve Assam's identity but also honored Assam's music, culture, the great personalities associated with Assam, their heroes, great heroic warriors. Now development is visible in Assam," he added.

In another rally in Barpeta, the CM drew a sharp comparison between NDA and Congress-led governments, stating that while NDA remained committed to "transforming Assam's renaissance" and achieving good and non-discriminatory governance in the country, the Congress-led government allegedly promoted "anarchy, riots and infiltration".

"On one hand, the NDA government led by the BJP has worked to advance India's culture, India's traditions, and India's heritage; it is providing security and achieving the goal of good governance, and through service, it is working to deliver the benefits of a non-discriminatory governance plan to every village, the poor, farmers, youth, and women; NDA double-engine government has shown commitment to transforming Assam's renaissance within 10 years, while on the other hand, the Congress-led government, over 60 years, promoted anarchy, riots, and infiltration in Assam, thereby obstructing security here," Adityanath said.

Assam is set to go into single-phase elections on April 9 on 126 seats across the state. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

The BJP, in alliance with Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People's Front, aims to retain power for the third consecutive time.

On the other hand, Congress is challenging the BJP-led alliance with a six-party bloc including Congress, Assam Jati Parishad (AJP), Raijor Dal, CPI(M), CPI(ML), and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference. (ANI)