With polling scheduled in two phases on April 23 and 29 in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday issued a stern warning against any attempts to disrupt the electoral process. Targeting alleged elements linked to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), he said that any effort to rig votes or interfere with polling would be met with strict action.
“Trinamool’s goons should stay indoors on the 23rd and 29th. Every necessary measure will be taken to ensure that none of ‘Mamata-di’s’ goons can interfere with the voting process,” Shah said, issuing a strong warning ahead of the upcoming polling phases in West Bengal.
Addressing a major rally in Onda, Bankura, Shah asserted that any attempt to rig votes or disrupt the electoral process would invite strict action. His remarks came on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed multiple rallies across the state, signalling an intensified BJP campaign.
Launching a scathing attack on the TMC, Shah alleged widespread irregularities and accused the state government of depriving people of benefits from central welfare schemes. Taking a swipe at the distribution of food grains, he claimed that a portion of the rice provided by the Centre does not reach beneficiaries.
Shah also targeted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, asserting that the people of Bengal are ready for political change. Raising concerns over women’s safety, he referred to the incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, stating that it had brought disrepute to the state and reflected a failure of governance.
Promising corrective measures, Shah said that if the BJP comes to power, it would ensure round-the-clock security for women. He also outlined a series of alleged corruption scandals, including irregularities in the education sector, coal and cattle smuggling, and issues linked to housing schemes such as Awas Yojana.
Issuing a stern warning to those involved, Shah declared that a BJP government would set up a special mechanism to investigate corruption cases and take strict legal action. “After May 4, every act of corruption will be held to account,” he said, adding that those accused of looting public money would not be spared.
The Union Home Minister further accused the state government of indulging in “vote-bank politics,” alleging that it prioritises infiltrators. He also criticised the so-called “syndicate system,” claiming that people are forced to pay extra charges even for basic construction materials, and promised to dismantle it.
With polling scheduled in two phases, Shah’s rally in Bankura underscores the BJP’s focus on law and order, corruption, and governance issues as the state heads toward a high-stakes electoral contest.
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