Amit Shah releases BJP ‘charge sheet’ against TMC, unveils party manifesto | Watch

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a sharp political attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of playing the “victim card” ahead of elections, while presenting the BJP’s ‘people’s chargesheet’ against the ruling Trinamool Congress. Speaking at a press conference in New Town, Shah alleged that Banerjee repeatedly adopts such tactics during polls, claiming that voters have now “seen through” the strategy.

Shah also addressed the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, criticising the Trinamool Congress for opposing the process in Bengal. He compared the situation with opposition-ruled states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, stating that similar exercises were being conducted there without resistance. However, he did not clarify the status or future of voters whose names remain missing even after the second supplementary list, leaving uncertainty around their electoral participation.

On the issue of infiltration, Shah reiterated the BJP’s long-standing position, stating that infiltrators from Bangladesh must be identified and removed. He remarked that Bengali-speaking individuals from across the border could not be allowed to stay illegally, while assuring that genuine residents of the state would not face any issues. However, he largely avoided responding to allegations regarding harassment of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in other states.

The remarks triggered political reactions, with the Trinamool Congress accusing the BJP of targeting a long-serving woman Chief Minister and failing to address key concerns. Party leaders argued that the comments reinforced their claims about the BJP’s approach towards vulnerable groups, while also questioning the lack of clarity on voter exclusions. As the election approaches, the exchange highlights growing tensions over voter list revisions, migration narratives, and campaign rhetoric in the state.