BJP President Nitin Nabin Raises Alarm Over Demographic Changes in Bengal
BJP national president Nitin Nabin has issued a stern warning about what he describes as infiltration-driven demographic changes in West Bengal, asserting that this trend must be stopped immediately. Speaking at a party workers' gathering in Durgapur on Wednesday, Nabin positioned the upcoming assembly elections as crucial not just for politics but for national security.
Allegations of Electoral Manipulation and Security Threats
Nabin directly accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of orchestrating harassment of voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This is the handiwork of Trinamool, he declared, emphasizing that Bengal desperately needs a double engine government where both state and central administrations work in harmony.
During a core committee meeting on Tuesday, Nabin elaborated on his concerns, stating that Bengal's security and the state's identity are under serious threat. He criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for what he called justifying violence by the minority community, claiming this endangers ordinary citizens. A Bengal BJP leader present at the meeting confirmed these statements, noting Nabin's grave assessment of the situation.
Accusations of Attempted Transformation and Partisan Administration
At the karyakarta sammelan, Nabin made the explosive claim that TMC is trying to turn Bengal into Bangladesh. He alleged that the state government is protecting infiltrators while hurting Sanatanis, urging citizens to raise their voices against these policies. Nabin, who previously called for an end to maha jungle raj in Bengal, drew parallels with BJP's successes in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, stating BJP put an end to jungle raj in UP and Bihar. It is Bengal's turn this time. The countdown has started.
He further accused Bengal's police force of becoming partisan, claiming that District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, and Sub-Divisional Officers have been reduced to puppets. Nabin warned these officials that the current government's tenure is limited, advising them not to act as puppets and instead work for public relief to gain people's support.
Industrial Decline and Electoral Integrity Concerns
Nabin also attacked TMC over the issues faced by voters during SIR, alleging that while Mamata Banerjee complains about the Election Commission's lack of cooperation, her officers are actually summoning people to DM and SDO offices and harassing them under the guise of SIR. He clarified that the Election Commission's role is simply to ensure infiltrators are kept out of electoral rolls.
Targeting the Bengal government's economic performance, Nabin highlighted the lack of industrial growth in the state. Mamatadidi promised to open industrial hubs, he noted, but in reality, factories are closing. This industrial decline, combined with the alleged demographic changes and security threats, forms the core of BJP's critique ahead of the crucial assembly elections.
Nabin concluded with a rallying cry to BJP workers, urging them to secure a win in every booth and strengthen shakti kendras. Workers should not be afraid to confront TMC, he asserted, promising his unwavering support in their efforts to transform Bengal's political landscape.
