Overview Union Home Minister Amit Shah , speaking in Nagaon district, Assam on December 29, 2025 , declared the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) resolve to eject "Congress-encouraged infiltrators" from Assam and the rest of India. This statement echoes similar rhetoric used prior to the 2014 general elections. The event coincided with the inauguration of the redeveloped Batadrava Than , the birthplace of Srimanta Sankaradeva , a 15th-16th century Vaishnavite saint-reformer . Key Developments BJP's Goal: To drive out every single infiltrator from across the country. Assam Government's Actions: Eviction of "Bangladeshi infiltrators" from 1.29 lakh bighas of land, including areas around Batadrava Than and Kaziranga National Park . Criticism of Congress: Accusation that Congress used infiltrators as a vote bank and enacted the now defunct Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act in 1983 . Comparison of Visits: Highlighting Narendra Modi's 36 visits to Assam compared to Manmohan Singh's 7 visits during his tenure as Prime Minister. Peace Accords: Claim that the central government under Modi signed five peace accords, with 92% of their clauses implemented. UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant to the UPSC syllabus, particularly GS2 (Polity and Governance) and GS1 (Indian Culture) . The issue of illegal immigration, the role of political parties, and the preservation of cultural identity are all important topics. The reference to the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act is also significant. Important Facts Date of Statement: December 29, 2025 Location of Statement: Nagaon district, Assam Place Inaugurated: Batadrava Than Figure: 1.29 lakh bighas of land from which infiltrators were evicted Act Mentioned: Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983 Number of Modi's Visits: 36 Number of Manmohan Singh's Visits: 7 Percentage of Peace Accord Clauses Implemented: 92% Key Terms Infiltrator: A term used to describe illegal immigrants, often with negative connotations. Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act: A controversial law aimed at identifying and deporting illegal immigrants in Assam. Peace Accords: Agreements between the government and insurgent groups to establish peace.