Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during an election rally in Debra, Paschim Medinipur, accusing her government of failing to address public issues while focusing on political succession within her family.
Shah alleged that the people of West Bengal were facing unemployment, insecurity, and poor governance, but the Chief Minister was more concerned about promoting her nephew in state politics. He also claimed that the state administration had not delivered on its promises of development for youth, women, and farmers.
Targeting the Trinamool Congress government, Shah accused it of encouraging infiltration and said that if the BJP comes to power, it would take strict action against illegal immigrants. He stated that the party’s policy would focus on identifying and removing those residing illegally in the state.
He further alleged that the state government prioritised certain institutions over mainstream education and accused it of fostering a culture of corruption through what he described as irregular financial practices.
Shah also highlighted the issue of development in flood-prone areas like Ghatal, promising that if the BJP forms the government in West Bengal, the long-pending Ghatal master plan would be implemented within a year to address recurring flood problems.
He said the party’s focus would be on development, transparency, and restoring governance systems in the state, while accusing the current administration of neglecting public welfare.
