Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday assured that there will be no violence in West Bengal on polling day or after the election results are declared. Speaking at a road show in Behala, Shah stated that central forces will be stationed in the state for 60 additional days following the results and urged voters not to be afraid.
Central forces deployment and security assurances
The Election Commission has made adequate arrangements for the Central Armed Police Forces during the polls, Shah said. He added that a BJP government will be formed in Bengal after May 4, and central forces will remain deployed for 60 more days after the results are announced. At another road show in Chandannagar, Shah addressed concerns about potential violence, saying, 'There are apprehensions that there will be violence. Don't worry... I am asking Didi's goons not to step out of their homes. Otherwise, we will straighten them up after May 4.'
Promises of financial aid and social reforms
Reiterating promises from the BJP's poll manifesto, Shah announced that if the BJP comes to power in Bengal, unemployed youths and women will receive Rs 3,000 per month. He also pledged to end triple talaq and implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state. 'BJP government in Bengal will put an end to triple Talaq and implement the Uniform Civil Code,' he said at Chandannagar.
Call to vote for a prosperous Bengal
Taking a strong stance against corruption, Shah urged voters: 'On April 29, you have to cast your vote in favour of the BJP candidate to pave the way for a prosperous Bengal.' The home minister's remarks come amid heightened political tensions in the state ahead of the elections.
