“Every Infiltrator Will Be Thrown Out”: Amit Shah’s Fiery Pledge in Bengal, Slamming TMC on Citizenship

The political air in West Bengal recently crackled with tension and anticipation as Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a no-holds-barred address, unequivocally stating his party's firm resolve to tackle what he termed the "ghuspetiya" (infiltrator) problem head-on. It was a declaration, perhaps aimed as much at the opposition as at the electorate, that every single infiltrator would be identified and, crucially, expelled from India.

This wasn't just a broad statement; it came wrapped in a direct, albeit thinly veiled, jab at the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Shah, with characteristic intensity, accused the TMC of actively opposing the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) purely for what he called "vote bank politics." He painted a picture where the state's welfare was, in his view, being compromised for short-term political expediency.

Now, let's be clear about what the BJP envisions. Shah reiterated that the CAA, often misunderstood or deliberately misrepresented, is designed to grant Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim refugees – specifically Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Christians, and Parsis – who fled religious persecution from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan before December 31, 2014. And then there's the National Register of Citizens (NRC), which he positioned as the complementary tool, meant to meticulously identify and, yes, remove those who have unlawfully entered and settled in the country. It's a two-pronged approach, he seemed to suggest, aiming to secure borders while simultaneously offering refuge.

The Home Minister didn't stop there. He launched a scathing critique of the TMC government, alleging rampant corruption that he claimed had seeped into every level of administration. "They've turned Bengal into a den of corruption," he reportedly declared, adding a layer of moral outrage to his political attack. Beyond just financial impropriety, Shah squarely laid the blame on the TMC for what he described as allowing unchecked infiltration into the state, an issue he implied threatened not just national security but also the economic well-being and cultural fabric of Bengal itself.

Looking ahead, Shah made a clear, unambiguous promise: if the Bharatiya Janata Party were to form the next government in West Bengal, one of their absolute top priorities would be to put a definitive stop to this alleged infiltration. It was a commitment, a pledge to safeguard the state's borders and its demographic integrity, delivered with the kind of conviction designed to resonate deeply with voters concerned about these very issues. He underscored that their vision for Bengal included a strong, secure state, free from the perceived threats he had outlined.

This entire discourse, steeped in rhetoric around national security, identity, and governance, clearly signals the BJP's electoral strategy in West Bengal. It's a narrative that aims to draw a sharp contrast between their perceived commitment to national interest and the TMC's alleged focus on divisive politics. Ultimately, Shah's powerful address served as a potent reminder of the high stakes involved, framing the upcoming political contest not just as a battle for power, but as a fight for the very soul and future of Bengal.