Shah said the people of West Bengal were “afraid of the last 15 years of TMC rule” and claimed that the next Assembly election would be fought primarily on the issue of infiltration and governance. “Any government that shelters infiltrators endangers national security. This is not just Bengal’s problem; it concerns the entire nation,” he said, adding that only a “nationalist BJP government” could resolve the issue permanently.

The Home Minister accused the state government of deliberately obstructing border security projects. He alleged that land required for fencing and infrastructure along the international border was being denied by the state administration. “I have written seven letters to the Chief Minister. Over the last six years, the Union Home Secretary has held multiple meetings in Bengal, yet land is still not being provided. Why are such projects stalled only here?” Shah asked.

Positioning the BJP as a credible alternative ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, Shah claimed the party had built a strong organisational base and would form the next government with a decisive mandate. He cited the BJP’s rising vote share in the state—from 17% in 2014 to 39% in 2024—as evidence of growing public support.

Shah also flagged concerns over women’s safety, criticising recent remarks by TMC leaders advising women to avoid stepping out at night. Referring to incidents in Sandeshkhali, RG Kar Hospital, Durgapur and Kasba Law College, he alleged administrative failure and lack of accountability under the current regime.

On governance, the Home Minister accused the state government of violating established norms in appointing senior officials, including the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police. He alleged that Bengal’s development was trapped under a “syndicate system” and claimed corruption had become institutionalised.

Addressing the Matua community, Shah sought to reassure refugees over citizenship concerns, stating that those who had come to Bengal were Indian citizens and would not be deprived of their rights under a BJP government.

Concluding his remarks, Shah accused the TMC of appeasement politics, warning that it was eroding Bengal’s cultural identity. Invoking icons such as Vivekananda, Vidyasagar, Rabindranath Tagore and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, he said the state’s legacy could only be protected by ending infiltration and restoring rule-based governance.