Key Highlights of Amit Shah’s Gujarat Visit (May 2026)
Overview
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated development works worth ₹340 crore in the Kalol and Gandhinagar (North) Assembly constituencies of Gujarat. The event also featured the launch of a primary school and a tribute to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary.
Key Developments
- Inauguration of projects worth ₹340 crore, adding to ₹1,200 crore inaugurated in the past ten days across Gandhinagar district.
- Commitment to complete gardens, ponds, libraries and tree‑plantation drives in every village before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
- Emphasis on border fencing and anti‑infiltration infrastructure, especially in West Bengal.
- Announcement of a high‑level Demographic Change Committee to identify and deport illegal infiltrators.
- Reference to the Gujarat development model as a template for nationwide progress.
Important Facts
• The projects include schools, healthcare centres, sanitation facilities, ponds, gardens and small libraries aimed at holistic village development.
• Shah highlighted that villages now have "self‑reliant" amenities, reducing migration pressures.
• West Bengal’s new government has handed over 600 hectares to the BSF and 121 hectares for the Chicken’s Neck corridor within a week of taking office.
• The government promises that infiltrators who return voluntarily will not face prosecution.
Exam Relevance
1. Polity (GS2): Understanding the role of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the powers of the Union Home Minister, and the legal framework for border management and deportation.
2. Economy (GS3): Analyzing the impact of large‑scale