Mamata Banerjee Responds to Amit Shah's Criticism Over Border Issues
Mamata Banerjee's Strong Rebuttal to Amit Shah
On Tuesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee delivered a sharp response to Union Minister Amit Shah, who had likened the TMC government to "fear and corruption" and accused it of refusing to provide land for border fencing. In her counter, Banerjee compared BJP leaders to the mythological figures Duryodhana and Dushasana from the epic Mahabharata. Addressing Shah's allegations, she asserted that the TMC government had indeed allocated land for fencing in Petrapole and Andal.
Addressing the Public Gathering
While speaking at a public meeting, Banerjee urged attendees to recall the situation from 14 years ago when fear prevailed among the populace. She highlighted significant developmental efforts made in Bankura and measures taken to alleviate water scarcity. With elections approaching, she noted that people were being harassed in the name of SIR. Banerjee remarked that Dushasana had arrived in Bengal, stating that such figures emerge during election times. She questioned the claims that she had not provided land, asking who had given land in Petrapole and Andal.
Countering Shah's Claims on Infiltration
In response to Shah's assertion that infiltration from West Bengal posed a national security threat, Banerjee countered that the BJP claims migrants only come from Bengal. She questioned the BJP's involvement in attacks in Pahalgam and incidents in Delhi, attributing them to the corrupt practices of the BJP. Banerjee accused the party of exploiting the situation for their benefit while the common people suffer. The issues of the electoral roll's special deep revision and the arrival of migrants have become hot topics ahead of the upcoming 2026 assembly elections.
Shah's Allegations on Political Motives
Shah claimed that infiltration had ceased in Tripura and Assam but continued in West Bengal, suggesting that Banerjee wanted to maintain it for political gain to "increase her vote bank." He posed a direct question to Banerjee, asking which government would refuse to provide land for border fencing, asserting that it was her government that was not cooperating. Shah further questioned why infiltrators primarily entered through Bengal and what actions local officials were taking to address the issue, implying that the situation was deteriorating under Banerjee's administration.