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Amit Shah Vows BJP Victory in Bengal, Promises Legacy Revival & Border Security

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed strong confidence that the BJP will form the next government in West Bengal following the 2026 assembly elections. He accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of 15 years of "misgovernance," corruption, and allowing infiltration of illegal immigrants. Shah promised that a BJP government would restore Bengal's legacy, focus on development, and prioritize the welfare of the poor. He also announced plans to construct a "national grid" to secure borders and take action against every infiltrator in the state.

Key Points: Amit Shah: BJP to Win Bengal Polls, Curb Infiltration

  • BJP's confidence in 2026 Bengal win
  • Accuses TMC of misgovernance, infiltration
  • Pledges legacy revival, poor welfare
  • Announces national grid to curb illegal immigration
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Amit Shah confident of Bengal electing BJP government in forthcoming assembly polls

Amit Shah pledges BJP government in Bengal by 2026, vows to restore state's legacy, ensure development, and stop illegal immigration via a national grid.

"People in Bengal have resolved to elect a strong government that brings them legacy, development, and welfare instead of fear, corruption, misgovernance, and infiltration. – Amit Shah"

Kolkata, December 30

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that people in West Bengal have resolved to elect a Bharatiya Janata Party government in the forthcoming assembly elections that will revive the legacy of the state while focusing on development and 'Gareeb Kalyan'.

While addressing a press conference here, he blamed the Mamata Banerjee government of "misgovernance" and promoting infiltration of illegal immigrants.

"December 30 is the day of pride for Indians since, on this day in 1943, Bengal's son Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the Indian flag in Port Blaire. It is also a crucial time for Bengal, starting today until April, as the state will hold assembly elections. People in Bengal have resolved to elect a strong government that brings them legacy, development, and welfare instead of (a government that has brought) fear, corruption, misgovernance, and infiltration," Shah said.

"In the last 15 years of the TMC rule in Bengal, the state has seen fear, corruption, misgovernance, and worry among its citizens due to infiltration of illegal immigrants," he added.

Shah assured people of West Bengal that the state's legacy will be restored once the BJP comes to power and said it will focus on development while prioritising the welfare of the poor, as it has done in other states.

"We want to assure and promise to the citizens of West Bengal that as soon as the BJP government is formed in the state, we will revive Bengal's legacy and will develop the state. We will also prioritise the welfare of the poor. We have given priority to Gareeb Kalyan elsewhere too. We will construct a national grid that will stop infiltration in Bengal," he said.

Shah announced the formation of a national grid to keep infiltrators out of the border and assured action against each infiltrator illegally residing in West Bengal.

"Insaan chhod dijiye, Parinda bhi pair nahi maar paye. Iss prakar ki majboot grid ki rachna hum karenge. We will not only stop the infiltration of illegal immigrants. We will ensure that each infiltrator is ousted from the country," he said.

West Bengal is set to undergo Legislative Assembly elections in 2026.

Amit Shah's visit comes amid Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress's opposition to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the state.

The Election Commission has stated that the claims and objections window will remain open until 15 January 2026, urging voters to verify their details, as the SIR continues to be a key issue in Bengal's charged political landscape ahead of the next Assembly polls.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
As a Bengali, I'm tired of the constant blame game. Yes, development is needed, but invoking Netaji's legacy just for votes feels cheap. Let's talk about actual policies for jobs and infrastructure, not just slogans.
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Aman W
Gareeb Kalyan is a good focus. If BJP can deliver on welfare schemes like they have in other states, it could really help the poor in Bengal. But they must respect Bengal's unique culture and not impose anything from outside.
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Sarah B
The rhetoric about "ousting each infiltrator" sounds very tough, but the implementation is the key. It must be done humanely and legally, without harassing genuine citizens. The electoral roll revision must be fair and transparent.
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Karthik V
Corruption and misgovernance are serious charges. If TMC has failed, people will look for an alternative. But BJP has to prove it's not just making promises. 2026 is still far, let's see what work they do on the ground till then.
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Meera T
The competition is good for democracy. Whether it's BJP or TMC, the focus should be on the people of Bengal. I just hope the election period remains peaceful. We've seen too much political violence in the past. 🙏

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