He said the upcoming election was crucial for making Bengal free of terror, riots and infiltrators.
Uttarpara: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the BJP would not allow the construction of a "Babri Masjid" in West Bengal as long as one party worker is alive in the state.
Addressing a poll rally in Hooghly district, he also attacked TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she had allowed suspended-party MLA Humayun Kabir to initiate construction of a mosque modelled on the Babri Masjid of Ayodhya in Murshidabad district.
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"Mamata didi, remember that till one BJP worker is alive in Bengal, we will not allow construction of Babri Masjid here," Shah said.
Security, infiltrators and election pitch
The BJP leader launched a sharp attack on the West Bengal government, alleging failures in governance, security, and employment.
He said the upcoming election was crucial for making Bengal free of terror, riots and infiltrators.
"Infiltrators are taking away jobs and rations of the poor. They will be identified and jailed after May 5," he said, expressing confidence of his party's victory in the state.
The Assembly poll results will be announced on May 4.
Shah further claimed that after a change in regime, women would be able to move freely, even at 2 AM, without fear.
Economic revival and employment promise
Assuring people of economic revival, the Union Home Minister said that all closed industries in the state would be reopened once the BJP comes to power, which would generate new employment opportunities.
Published: 24 Apr 2026, 06:52 pm IST
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