West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced criticism from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who accused her of turning a blind eye to the suffering of women targeted by Trinamool Congress supporters in the state. Shah highlighted incidents of violence, including the rape and murder of a junior doctor and the exploitation of women in Sandeshkhali, blaming the ruling party for these atrocities.
Shah, speaking at a campaign rally in Bankura district ahead of the state’s Assembly elections, promised that those responsible for such crimes would face legal consequences once the BJP government is in power. He also condemned the killing of BJP workers during the Trinamool regime, vowing justice for the victims and their families.
Warning against election violence, Shah urged anti-social elements associated with the Trinamool Congress to refrain from disrupting the voting process on April 23 and April 29. He assured the people of West Bengal of a safe and fearless voting environment, emphasizing the need to prevent any interference by Mamata Banerjee’s supporters.
Accusing Banerjee of protecting illegal infiltrators for political gain, Shah asserted that such individuals pose a threat to the state’s residents by competing for jobs and resources. He promised to address the issue of infiltration and ensure that the people of West Bengal are not burdened by the presence of unauthorized immigrants.
