Amit Shah Criticizes Mamata Banerjee Over Border Security Issues in West Bengal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ramped up his criticism of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of obstructing border fencing amid rising infiltration concerns from Bangladesh. With the 2026 Assembly elections approaching, Shah's remarks highlight the BJP's strategy to address corruption and security issues in the state. He argues that the current government is failing to protect national interests and aims to alter the demographic landscape for political gain. Shah asserts that only a BJP-led government can effectively seal the borders and ensure the safety of the region's culture and identity.
| Dec 30, 2025, 14:18 IST
Amit Shah's Strong Remarks Against Mamata Banerjee
On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah intensified his criticism of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of halting border fencing amid rising concerns over unrest and infiltration from neighboring Bangladesh. These comments come just months ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for 2026, indicating Shah's intention to adopt a more aggressive political stance in the state.
During a press conference, Shah stated that the development of West Bengal has been hindered due to corruption under Banerjee's administration. He claimed that all welfare schemes initiated by Prime Minister Modi have fallen victim to toll syndicates in the state. For the past 14 years, fear and corruption have become synonymous with West Bengal's identity. He asserted that after April 15, 2026, when the BJP forms the government in West Bengal, efforts will begin to revive the state's heritage and culture, emphasizing the significance of 'Banga Bhumi' as it was founded by Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, a prominent leader from the region.
Shah pointed out that while infiltration has ceased in Tripura and Assam, it continues in West Bengal. He alleged that Banerjee aims to maintain this infiltration for political gain, specifically to "expand her vote bank." He posed a direct question to Banerjee, asking which government refuses to provide land for border fencing, answering himself that it is her government that does not allow it. He further questioned why infiltrators predominantly enter through Bengal and what actions local officials and police are taking to address this issue. Shah demanded clarity on why infiltration has stopped in Assam and Tripura but persists in Bengal, attributing this to her governance and suggesting that she seeks to alter the demographic structure of Bengal for electoral advantage.
Shah emphasized that infiltration from the borders of West Bengal poses a national security threat. He advocated for the establishment of a BJP government in the state to effectively seal its borders against infiltration. He stressed that this issue transcends state boundaries and is a matter of national security. To protect the country's culture and ensure its safety, a government capable of sealing Bengal's borders is essential, which he claims only the BJP can achieve. He confidently stated that the BJP will secure a two-thirds majority in West Bengal.