‘This country is not a dharamshala…’ Amit Shah’s sharp statement in Kolhapur rally, strong message on infiltrators

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 20, 2026

Tezzbuzz Desk- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a public meeting in Kolhapur, reiterated the need to take a strict stance against infiltrators. In his speech, he also targeted the opposition parties and said that there will be no compromise with the country’s security. Amit Shah told the stage that the government has resolved that every infiltrator will be identified and thrown out of the country. He said that India is not a Dharamshala, only those who are born in this country will stay here. Shah also claimed that the government is continuously working towards securing the country’s borders and stopping infiltration.

Attack on opposition, cornering Uddhav and Congress

In his address, the Home Minister also commented on the politics of Maharashtra. He said that Uddhav Thackeray is standing with Congress and politics is being done to use infiltrators as vote bank. He said that the public needs to be cautious of this kind of politics.

Appreciation of PM Modi’s tenure

Referring to the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah said that he has made the record of being the elected Prime Minister of the country for the longest period. He said that in the last 12 years, BJP and NDA have expanded in every corner of the country and the government has given priority to development.

I assure you that not only will infiltration across Bengal’s borders be stopped, but every infiltrator will also be identified and removed one by one.
Congress leaders and Uddhav Ji, who is sitting in Congress’s lap, want to survive by turning infiltrators into a vote bank.
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— BJP (@BJP4India) June 20, 2026

Claim of cultural renaissance

The Home Minister said that today a period of cultural renaissance is going on in the country. He mentioned Ayodhya Ram temple, Kashi Vishwanath corridor, Kedarnath-Badrinath reconstruction and revival of Somnath temple. He said that the country is moving forward with the mantra of “development and heritage also”.

Before the meeting, Amit Shah also offered prayers at Shri Ambabai Mahalaxmi Temple in Kolhapur. He prayed that the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi be upon everyone.