Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that a victory in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency could lead to a change in regime in West Bengal. Shah expressed confidence in the BJP’s prospects in the state elections, emphasizing the significance of the Bhabanipur seat in determining the state’s future leadership.
Shah highlighted the previous electoral success of Suvendu Adhikari over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram and his current contest in Bhabanipur. He suggested that defeating the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, especially in Bhabanipur, was crucial for a change in leadership. Shah also announced his extended stay in West Bengal to support BJP candidates during the election period.
During a nomination filing event in Bhabanipur, tension escalated as Trinamool Congress supporters reportedly attacked BJP followers accompanying Shah and Adhikari’s convoy. The situation led to clashes between the two groups, prompting police intervention through a lathi charge to restore order. The state BJP leadership raised concerns about security lapses, questioning the police’s handling of the incident.
