US Edition'Fear, Corruption Have Become Bengal's Identity: Amit Shah Hints at Mamata, TMC; Takes 'Bhaipo' Dig
Amit Shah accused the West Bengal government of obstructing border fencing and enabling infiltration, alleging a toll syndicate blocks central welfare schemes and stalls development.
- On December 30, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said West Bengal's refusal to provide land stalled India–Bangladesh border fencing, encouraging infiltration, remarks made in Kolkata.
- On December 30, 2025, Shah accused the West Bengal government of widespread corruption that has 'stopped' development and alleged a `toll syndicate` diverted Modi-era welfare schemes, according to his claims.
- Announcing remedies, Shah outlined that the Bharatiya Janata Party would build a national grid, seal Bengal's borders, and deport all infiltrators if it wins power.
- Sounding the poll bugle, Shah said the April 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections are crucial and predicted a BJP majority, citing the party’s 77 seats in 2021.
- Framing the issue as national security, Shah argued infiltration occurs `under your watch` in West Bengal and accused Mamata Banerjee of wanting infiltration to `expand her vote bank`.
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Assembly elections are scheduled for April in Bengal, where fifteen years of Trinamool Congress rule have exacerbated problems such as corruption, misgovernance, and infiltration. An atmosphere of fear and anxiety prevails among the public. Bharatiya Janata Party workers are promising to form a strong government in Bengal under the leadership of Modi, prioritizing legacy, development, and the welfare of the poor.
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Union home minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of not allotting land for border fencing with Bangladesh, leading to infiltration and posing a national security threat. Shah asserted that the BJP will stop infiltration and form the government in West Bengal with ...
"Fear, Corruption have become identity of Bengal for 14 years": Amit Shah slams Mamata Banerjee over illegal infiltration
"Due to corruption under the Mamata Banerjee-led government in the state, development in West Bengal has stopped. All beneficial schemes started by Modi have become victims of the toll syndicate here. Fear and corruption have become West Bengal's identity for the last 14 years," Shah said while addressing a press conference.
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