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Amit Shah Vows UCC, Anti-Corruption Drive in Bengal if BJP Wins Power

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, campaigning in Purulia, promised a BJP government would implement the Uniform Civil Code and launch a major crackdown on corruption, sparing no one from the TMC regime. He also pledged to include the Kurmali language in the Eighth Schedule and provide state employees the benefits of the 7th Pay Commission. In response, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, campaigning elsewhere, vowed to oppose the UCC and accused the BJP of preventing free and fair elections. West Bengal votes on April 23 and 29, with results on May 4.

Key Points: Amit Shah Promises UCC, 7th Pay in Bengal if BJP Wins

  • BJP pledges Uniform Civil Code
  • Crackdown on TMC corruption scams
  • Inclusion of Kurmali in Eighth Schedule
  • Implementation of 7th Pay Commission for employees
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Bring a BJP government and we will implement Uniform Civil Code: Amit Shah in Bengal rally

Amit Shah pledges Uniform Civil Code, anti-corruption crackdown, and 7th Pay Commission benefits for Bengal if BJP forms government, attacking TMC's Mamata Banerjee.

"Bring a BJP government, and we will implement a Uniform Civil Code with one law for both Hindu and Muslims. - Amit Shah"

Purulia, April 11

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of corruption, saying a BJP government in the state will not spare any corrupt person.

Addressing a campaign rally here, the Union Home Minister said a BJP government will include the Kurmali language in the Eighth Schedule. He said a BJP government will implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state.

"Mamata Banerjee has put the entire Bengal in the fire of corruption. Teacher recruitment scam, municipal corporation recruitment scam, cow smuggling scam, ration scam, MGNREGA scam, PM Awas scam, coal smuggling scam... numerous such scams have been carried out by the TMC government. After the BJP government comes to power, not a single corrupt person will be spared; everyone will be held accountable," he said.

"Bring a BJP government, and we will implement a Uniform Civil Code with one law for both Hindu and Muslims. Nobody will be able to marry 4 times," he added.

Amit Shah said the BJP has decided that "as soon as its government is formed, we will include the Kurmali language in the Eighth Schedule".

"Both Rajbanshi and Kurmali languages are major languages of Bengal, Assam, and Jharkhand, and the task of bringing them into the Eighth Schedule will be done by the BJP government," he said.

"Employees in West Bengal will also receive the benefits of the 7th Pay Commission as soon as the BJP Govt is formed in the state. BJP will also make major announcements for unemployed youth. Those who became overage for government jobs due to TMC's misgovernance will also be given relaxation. Employees in West Bengal will also receive the benefits of the 7th Pay Commission as soon as the BJP Govt is formed in the state," he added.

The Union Home Minister alleged that farmers in Bankura are being forced to resort to distress sale of patato due to policies of the Trinamool government.

"In Bankura, there is surplus potato production, yet Mamata Didi's decisions have restricted supply to Odisha and Jharkhand, forcing farmers to sell potatoes worth Rs 20 for just Rs 2. I say this clearly, on the very evening a BJP Chief Minister takes oath, the movement of potatoes to Jharkhand and Odisha will be allowed," he said.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was campaigning in Keshiary, attacked BJP over some promises in its manifesto.

She alleged that "free and fair elections are not possible" under the BJP's rule.

"They have spoken about UCC (Uniform Civil Code) in the manifesto...I will vehemently oppose this. They are in the majority today so they will pass the Bill. When they won't be in the majority tomorrow, we will revoke the Bill...Free and fair elections are not possible as long as they remain," she said.

"Our fight is with 'Vanish Kumar' (referring to CEC Gyanesh Kumar)...SIR is a huge scam. This is not SIR but an attempt to bring BJP to power. This is a scam to delete names. 90 lakh names have been deleted," she added.

West Bengal will go to the polls on April 23 and 29 and the results will be declared on May 4.

In 2021, TMC secured a landslide 213 seats. BJP won 77 seats.

- ANI

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Priya S
While corruption needs to be tackled, using UCC as an election promise feels divisive. Why not focus on governance, jobs, and farmers first? The potato issue in Bankura is heartbreaking. Farmers need immediate solutions, not just political speeches.
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Rohit P
Finally someone talking about the 7th Pay Commission! State government employees have been waiting for years. TMC only makes promises. If BJP can implement this and help the unemployed youth, they will get my vote. 🤞
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Sarah B
As an observer, the back-and-forth about "free and fair elections" is concerning. Democracy needs strong institutions, not accusations. The focus should be on policies that uplift everyone, not just winning political battles.
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Karthik V
Recognition for Kurmali and Rajbanshi languages is a very positive step. It respects our linguistic diversity. But the main issue is corruption. If they can actually hold the corrupt accountable, it will be a massive change for Bengal.
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Meera T
The comment on "nobody will be able to marry 4 times" is targeted and unnecessary. UCC should be about equality and justice, not used to single out a community. The discourse needs to be more respectful and focused on legal uniformity.

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