Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form the next government in West Bengal, declaring that it is “time to say goodbye” to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Addressing a public gathering in Kurseong, Shah intensified the party’s campaign pitch ahead of upcoming political battles in the state.
Focusing on the long-pending concerns of the Gorkha community in the Darjeeling hills, Shah promised a time-bound resolution if the BJP comes to power. He assured that a “proper solution” addressing the aspirations of Gorkhas would be delivered within six months, bringing “satisfaction and happiness” to the community. He alleged that successive governments, including the Trinamool Congress and the Indian National Congress, have failed to adequately address these issues.
“Mamata didi has tried to suppress the history of Gorkha. Now it is time to end the injustice against Gorkha,” Shah said, adding that the people of Darjeeling should hold Congress, Left parties, and the current state government accountable. Referring to past unrest in the hills, he remarked that the region had suffered violence, but under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, such injustices would be brought to an end.
Shah also raised the issue of legal cases against members of the Gorkha community, claiming that “hundreds of false cases” had been filed. He pledged that all such cases would be withdrawn before July 31 if the BJP forms the government. “We will ensure the cases are withdrawn and bring a solution that eliminates the need for protests,” he added.
Alleging disparities in fund allocation, Shah accused the state government of neglecting North Bengal and tribal regions. He claimed that while around ₹2,000 crore had been allocated for these areas, significantly larger funds were directed elsewhere, calling it an “imbalance” that would be corrected under a BJP सरकार.
Law and order also featured prominently in Shah’s speech. Citing incidents such as those in Sandeshkhali, he alleged a rise in crimes against women under the current administration. He promised strict action against perpetrators, stating that all those involved in such crimes would be sent to jail if the BJP assumes power.
Shah’s visit marks part of an aggressive campaign push by the BJP across key constituencies in the state. On April 21, he addressed rallies in Kurseong and is scheduled to continue campaigning in Kulti, Salboni, and Chandipur, as the party seeks to expand its political footprint across West Bengal.
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