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Amit Shah's Bengal Roadshow: Vows Women's Safety, Targets Mamata Over Riots

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a large roadshow in Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman district, as part of the BJP's West Bengal election campaign. He sharply criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks advising women not to go out after 7 PM, accusing her government of failing to protect women. Shah promised that a BJP government would ensure safety so that even a young girl could be out late at night and vowed to arrest TMC workers accused of violence. He framed the upcoming assembly elections as a decisive battle where people would reject TMC's "fear" and "bombs" with their votes.

Key Points: Amit Shah Bengal Roadshow Slams Mamata, Promises BJP Rule

  • Shah holds massive roadshow in Paschim Bardhaman
  • Slams Mamata's advice to women after 7 PM
  • Accuses TMC of failing on women's safety and riots
  • Vows to jail TMC "goons" if BJP wins
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"Saffron Bengal...", Amit Shah holds massive roadshow in Paschim Bardhaman

Amit Shah holds massive roadshow in Paschim Bardhaman, attacks Mamata Banerjee on women's safety and riots, promises BJP government will ensure security.

"You just form a BJP government once, we will make such a Bengal where even a little girl can ride out on a scooter at 1 AM at night. - Amit Shah"

Paschim Bardhaman, April 13

As Union Home Minister Amit Shah continues his relentless election campaign in West Bengal, he on Monday held a massive roadshow in Durgapur of Paschim Bardhaman district.

A sea of supporters surrounded the Home Minister as his caravan slowly moved through crowded streets with only saffron colour in sight.

In a post on X, Amit Shah said that the people of Paschim Bardhaman are ready to uproot and throw out TMC from its roots."

Earlier, addressing a public rally at Palli Mangal Club Ground in Mayureshwar, Shah slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks advising women not to step out after 7 PM, following the RG Kar rape case, accusing the TMC government of failing to ensure women's safety in the state.

"Mamata Didi says that women should not step out after 7 PM. Mamata didi had some shame, despite being a woman Chief Minister yourself, you couldn't protect the sister of Bengal," Shah said.

Projecting the BJP as an alternative, Shah said, "You just form a BJP government once, we will make such a Bengal where even a little girl can ride out on a scooter at 1 AM at night. No Sandeshkhali, RG Kar, Durgapur Law College or South Kolkata Law College-like incident will happen."

Intensifying his attack on Banerjee, Shah remarked, "Just now, I was watching a speech of Mamata Didi. She was scaring the majority community here, saying that if TMC isn't there, the majority community won't survive. During their rule, there were riots in Murshidabad, attacks on Ram Navami, a ban on Saraswati Puja - where had she gone then?"

Shah also asserted that the upcoming Assembly elections would mark a turning point in the state, stating, "The goons of TMC will no longer be able to terrorise the people of Bengal with their bomb blasts. The people of Bengal will respond to bombs with ballots and to fear with trust. I want to tell the people of Bengal that you should find the lotus symbol on the ballot machine. The BJP government will take care of finding all the goons of TMC."

"I am telling the goons of TMC today - stay locked in your homes on 23 April, otherwise, on 4 May, you will be handpicked and thrown behind the bars of jail," he added.

The 294-member West Bengal Assembly elections will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone living in Kolkata, the law and order situation is a genuine worry. The RG Kar incident was horrifying. Promises are easy, but we need to see concrete plans. Hoping elections bring positive change, regardless of which party wins.
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Priyanka N
The "bombs with ballots" line is powerful. For too long, political violence has shadowed Bengal's politics. The people deserve peace and development, not fear. Let's hope this election is fought on issues, not intimidation.
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Arun Y
While I appreciate the focus on women's safety, the rhetoric feels very divisive. Talking about "majority community" survival pits people against each other. We are all Bengalis, all Indians first. The campaign should unite, not divide.
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Karthik V
Paschim Bardhaman is a crucial industrial belt. Beyond the political slogans, we need to hear about job creation, infrastructure, and reviving industries like Durgapur Steel Plant. That's what will truly "uproot" discontent.
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Meera T
The promise of a Bengal where a girl can ride a scooter at 1 AM is the Bengal I want for my daughter! 🛵 That's true empowerment and security. Let's see if any party can actually deliver on this. Actions matter more than roadshow colours.

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