Ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday held a roadshow in Kaliyaganj, North Dinajpur.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Union Home Minister also took a swipe at the Trinamool Congress government over infiltration. He further said that the BJP government in West Bengal will hand over the required land to complete fencing with Bangladesh, as per ANI.
Amit Shah slams TMC ahead of assembly polls
Addressing rallies in the poll-bound state, Shah also warned “goons of TMC not to step out of their homes” during voting.
The Union Home Minister said, “I am warning all the goons of TMC not to step out of their homes; otherwise, after 5 May, you`re done for,” as per ANI. He further accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to intimidate the majority community in the state.
He also asked, “I was listening to a speech by Didi (West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee). She was attempting to intimidate the majority community of this region. She claimed that if the TMC ceases to exist, the very existence of the majority community would be at stake. We have been living here for centuries. Who are you to try to intimidate us? Riots broke out in Murshidabad under your rule. Where were you then?” as per ANI.
“Attacks were carried out during Ram Navami under your rule. Where were you then? Restrictions were imposed on Saraswati Puja under your rule. Where were you then? There is no need to fear Didi. Under the leadership of Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party will come to power,” he further added.
Earlier on Monday, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari campaigned in Howrah as part of the party`s preparations for the elections.
Speaking to the media on Monday, BJP leader Manoj Tiwari also lauded the Election Commission of India and said that it is among the most efficient electoral bodies in the world.
“The Election Commission of India is the most well-organised election commission in the world. Despite having a population of 1.4 billion, instances of re-polling are extremely rare. Many countries across the globe are adopting the methods of the Election Commission of India. We must place our trust in the Election Commission. The TMC relies entirely on bogus votes,” he added.
Polling will be held in West Bengal on April 23 and 29, and the results of the assembly polls will be announced on May 4.
(With inputs from ANI)