Overview
- Accusing 14–15 years of fear, corruption and misgovernance under Mamata Banerjee, Amit Shah alleged a TMC-run ‘toll syndicate’ hijacked central welfare schemes and stalled development.
- He said West Bengal refused land needed to complete India–Bangladesh border fencing and framed infiltration through the state as a national security issue the TMC cannot address.
- Shah promised a ‘national grid’ to seal borders, pledged to identify and remove alleged infiltrators if the BJP wins in 2026, and reassured the Matua community about their status.
- He predicted a two-thirds BJP majority in the April 2026 assembly polls, citing the party’s electoral gains since 2014, and told state leaders to keep campaign outreach language positive during his three-day visit without rallies.
- TMC leaders rejected his claims, said the BJP would not cross 50 seats, and disputed his remarks on women’s safety and industry performance as both parties elevate these issues before the polls and the electoral roll SIR continues through January 15.