Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured voters that the Election Commission's arrangement of central forces was robust enough to protect them, dismissing any fear of intimidation by Trinamool Congress supporters. Speaking at a rally in Arambagh as the first phase of voting concluded, Shah emphasized, "The EC has made a strong arrangement of central forces. No voter should be afraid."
Warning Against Disruptions
Shah issued a stern warning that any attempts to disrupt polling on April 29 would invite strict action after May 5. "None of Trinamool's goons could even look at the voters," he asserted, signaling a zero-tolerance approach to electoral violence.
War Room Monitoring
Earlier in the day, Shah spent time at the BJP's "war room" in Salt Lake, monitoring the first-phase elections closely. The high voter turnout was interpreted by Shah as a sign that "time had come to say tata bye bye to Didi," referring to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Strong Stance on Infiltration
Shah also promised a tough stance on infiltration if the BJP comes to power. "None can infiltrate Bengal when BJP is in government. Those who managed to infiltrate will be driven out," he declared, appealing to voters concerned about demographic changes.
The rally underscored the BJP's aggressive campaign strategy in West Bengal, focusing on security and anti-infiltration themes to challenge the ruling Trinamool Congress.
