New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress government, claiming that people across West Bengal are frustrated with years of corruption and poor governance under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Speaking in Kolkata ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Shah said the state is at a critical turning point as it prepares to go to the polls in 2026.
He alleged that the past 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule have been defined by fear, corruption, and administrative failure. According to Shah, widespread corruption has crippled development and created an atmosphere of insecurity among citizens. He also raised concerns over infiltration, stating that it has increased anxiety and affected the social fabric of the state.
Shah claimed that corruption under the current government has brought development activities to a standstill. He said welfare initiatives launched by the central government have failed to reach beneficiaries due to what he described as an entrenched syndicate system. As a result, ordinary citizens have been deprived of the benefits of key schemes meant to improve livelihoods and infrastructure.
He further alleged that fear and corruption have become the defining features of governance in West Bengal over the past decade and a half. Shah asserted that this environment has discouraged investment, stalled job creation, and weakened public trust in institutions.
Looking ahead, the Home Minister expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party would form the next government in the state after April 2026. He said a BJP-led administration would focus on reviving Bengal’s cultural heritage and restoring pride in its historical legacy. Referring to the state as Banga Bhoomi, Shah highlighted its importance to the party, noting its association with Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, a prominent leader linked to Bengal’s political history.
Shah concluded by saying that the coming months would be decisive for the future of West Bengal, adding that the people are seeking change after years of stagnation and alleged misrule.
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