‘Stay home on polling days or face action’: Amit Shah’s warning to anti-socials in Bengal | VIDEO

Bankura (West Bengal): Political tensions ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections escalated sharply on Saturday as Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a rally in Bankura district’s Onda region.

Shah accused the West Bengal government of failing to act against incidents of violence and crimes against women in the state, alleging that ruling party-linked elements were responsible for multiple cases.

Referring to several recent and past incidents, Shah said, “The entire country waof a lady junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital. At Sandeshkhali, the Trinamool Congress goons had exploited and shamed women. Infiltrators have become a terror factor for the women of West Bengal. And when all these things were happening, Mamata Banerjee kept her eyes closed.”

He further alleged that those responsible for such incidents would face strict consequences if his party came to power.

“Today I am saying that all those responsible for such incidents, after enjoying the patronage of the Chief Minister, would be behind bars,” Shah said.

The Union Home Minister also raised concerns over alleged political violence in the state, claiming that hundreds of BJP workers had been killed over the past 15 years.

“Over 300 BJP workers were killed in election violence. The Trinamool Congress goons think that they will get away with this. I want to tell them that those who have disturbed BJP workers will be held accountable when our government is formed,” he said.

Sending a sharp warning ahead of polling dates, Shah added, “I give a warning to the anti-social elements of Trinamool Congress that it would be better for them if they were to stay at home on the two polling days on April 23 and April 29. Otherwise, you will not be spared.”

He also asserted that arrangements would be made to ensure voters could exercise their rights freely without intimidation.

Shah also accused the state government of ignoring illegal infiltration issues, claiming it had socio-economic impacts on residents.

“The illegal infiltrators are a threat to the common people. They are taking away the jobs of the youth. They are thriving on our ration. But the people of West Bengal will not tolerate a single infiltrator. This time,” he said.

He further alleged that such groups continued to exist due to political support.

With IANS inputs