Amit Shah Launches Fierce Attack on Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata, Sets Tone for 2026 Bengal
Kolkata, June 1, 2025 — In a fiery speech at an organizational meeting held at Kolkata’s Netaji Indoor Stadium, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). The address focused heavily on national security, illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, the recent Operation Sindoor, and the upcoming 2026 state assembly elections.
Earlier in the day, Shah inaugurated the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in the city and paid a visit to Swami Vivekananda’s ancestral residence, underscoring his efforts to blend administrative milestones with symbolic gestures of cultural outreach.
During his speech, Shah declared national security to be the central issue for the 2026 West Bengal elections. He accused the TMC government of facilitating illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, particularly in districts like Murshidabad and Malda, where he claimed Hindus have become minorities. “This infiltration is happening with her [Mamata Banerjee’s] consent. Should it be stopped? Only the BJP can stop it,” Shah proclaimed, drawing loud applause from party workers.
He also highlighted Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strike deep into Pakistan following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Shah criticized Mamata Banerjee for allegedly opposing the military operation, accusing her of disrespecting the sentiments of Indian women. “Operation Sindoor is not over yet, and anyone who challenges it will face consequences,” he warned.
Shah further alleged that the violence that occurred in Murshidabad in April 2025 was state-sponsored, with three deaths and several injuries reported. He accused TMC leaders of inciting the violence and claimed the state government obstructed central efforts to deploy the Border Security Force (BSF). According to Shah, the intervention of the High Court, following a BJP petition, was necessary to ensure the deployment of central forces.
Targeting the TMC’s track record, Shah alleged that Bengal under Mamata Banerjee had become a hub of infiltration, corruption, crimes against women, bomb blasts, and atrocities against Hindus. He claimed that the Chief Minister had opened international borders to strengthen her nephew’s political prospects. Shah also charged the TMC with the killing of hundreds of BJP workers and challenged Mamata Banerjee to hold elections without violence or rigging.
Concluding his address, Shah rallied BJP workers for the 2026 assembly elections, predicting a decisive win for his party. “In 2026, the BJP will form the government, and TMC’s rule will end,” he declared, calling for party unity and an all-out effort to “uproot the TMC.”
The TMC swiftly issued a sharp rebuttal, signaling the beginning of a fierce political battle in West Bengal. With both sides ramping up their rhetoric, Shah’s visit and assertive speech mark the BJP’s aggressive entry into the campaign for 2026, setting the stage for a high-voltage electoral showdown in the state.
