Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra: Amit Shah Mocks Rahul Gandhi’s Bihar Rally, Says Congress Protecting Infiltrators

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, branding his recent “Voter Adhikar Yatra” in Bihar as a “Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra” (Save the Infiltrators March). Addressing BJP workers in Rohtas on September 18, 2025, Shah accused the Congress party of prioritizing illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators over genuine development issues like education, employment, and infrastructure.

The remarks come amid intensifying political campaigns ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November. Shah’s comments were aimed at countering Gandhi’s allegations of “vote chori” (vote theft) and disenfranchisement of traditional opposition voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

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Amit Shah’s Remarks on Rahul Gandhi’s Rally

Quote	Context
“Rahul Gandhi did a yatra… not for education, employment, or electricity.”	On Congress’s campaign priorities
“His yatra was aimed at saving the ghuspaithiya (infiltrators) from Bangladesh.”	On alleged vote bank politics
“This was Rahul Gandhi’s Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra.”	On the nature of the Voter Adhikar Yatra
“If their government is formed even by mistake, infiltrators will be everywhere.”	On BJP’s warning to voters

Shah urged BJP workers to expose what he called the “false narrative” of the Congress and to educate voters about the risks of electing the Mahagathbandhan alliance.

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Timeline of Political Events in Bihar

Date	Event
August 2025	EC publishes draft electoral rolls; 65 lakh voters dropped
September 5–17	Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav lead Voter Adhikar Yatra
September 18	Amit Shah addresses BJP workers in Rohtas
September 19	NDA leaders meet to finalize campaign strategy

The BJP has made infiltration and national security central themes of its campaign, while the opposition has focused on voter rights and alleged disenfranchisement.

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BJP vs Congress: Bihar Campaign Themes

Party	Core Message
BJP	National security, anti-infiltration, development
Congress	Voter rights, electoral transparency, social justice
RJD	Employment, caste census, reservation expansion
JD(U)	Alliance stability, infrastructure, governance continuity

The ideological clash between BJP and Congress has intensified, with both sides accusing each other of misleading the public.

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Voter Adhikar Yatra: Opposition’s Allegations

Allegation	Details
Voter Deletion	Over 65 lakh names removed from draft rolls
Targeted Communities	Dalits, OBCs, minorities allegedly affected
Electoral Roll Revision	Called a “smokescreen” by opposition leaders
EC’s Role	Accused of bias and lack of transparency

Rahul Gandhi claimed that the electoral roll revision was designed to disenfranchise voters who traditionally support the opposition.

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Amit Shah’s Counterpoints to ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations

Claim by Rahul Gandhi	Shah’s Response
Voter deletion is systematic	“False narrative, no one lost their vote”
EC is complicit	“Congress is undermining institutions”
Rally is about voter rights	“It’s about protecting infiltrators”
NDA targeting minorities	“We’re protecting national interest”

Shah also referenced past Congress campaigns, accusing them of spreading misinformation about reservation policies and constitutional amendments.

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Political Reactions Across Parties

Leader/Party	Reaction
Tejashwi Yadav (RJD)	Called Shah’s remarks “divisive and communal”
Congress Spokesperson	Accused BJP of fear-mongering and distraction
JD(U) Leaders	Maintained silence, focused on alliance unity
AIMIM	Demanded EC clarification on voter roll revision

The remarks have polarized the political discourse in Bihar, with parties taking sharply contrasting positions on infiltration and voter rights.

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Electoral Roll Revision: EC’s Clarification

EC Statement	Details
Purpose	Special Intensive Revision to update rolls
Process	BLO verification, public notice, appeal mechanism
Voter Deletion	Based on duplicate entries, migration, death
Allegations	EC denies political bias, says process is transparent

The Election Commission has maintained that the revision is routine and follows established protocols, though opposition leaders remain unconvinced.

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Conclusion: Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra Remark Deepens Bihar’s Political Divide

Amit Shah’s branding of Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Adhikar Yatra as “Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra” has added a new layer of intensity to Bihar’s election narrative. By framing the Congress campaign as a defense of illegal infiltrators, the BJP has sharpened its focus on national security and voter integrity.

As Bihar heads into a high-stakes election, the battle lines are clearly drawn—between narratives of protection and disenfranchisement, nationalism and inclusivity, development and dissent. The electorate will ultimately decide which message resonates more deeply.

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Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available political statements, verified news reports, and Election Commission data. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, electoral, or political advice. All quotes and interpretations are subject to official clarification and updates.