Himanta Biswa Sarma Targets Mamata Banerjee Over Infiltration Claims In West Bengal Rally
Himanta Biswa Sarma criticises Mamata Banerjee at Bengal election rally.
Assam Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday made sharp political remarks during a public rally in Kalimpong, West Bengal, targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). His comments come amid an already heated political atmosphere in the state ahead of upcoming electoral developments.
Addressing the gathering, Sarma alleged that the West Bengal government was prioritising resources for what he described as “Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators,” and claimed that state policies were being shaped to secure electoral support. He further alleged that the state’s administration had misused public funds for political gain, remarks that are likely to escalate tensions between the BJP and TMC.
In his speech, Sarma warned that if Mamata Banerjee continued in office, he believed the state could eventually come under the influence of groups he referred to as “Bangladeshi Muslims.” He asserted that a political change was necessary, stating that otherwise West Bengal would face a significant demographic and political shift. He also reiterated that the BJP would act against what he termed illegal infiltration if voted to power in the state.
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The Assam Chief Minister also referenced the BJP’s governance in Assam and Tripura, claiming that both states had successfully controlled cross-border infiltration. He said his party had taken strict measures to prevent illegal entry, and promised similar action in West Bengal if the BJP formed the government there.
The remarks drew immediate political attention, with the Trinamool Congress previously filing a complaint with the Election Commission of India, accusing Sarma of making communally sensitive and divisive statements. Responding to such criticism, Sarma maintained that he would not be deterred by complaints or objections.
Separately, political tensions were further fuelled by references to former TMC leader Humayun Kabir and allegations involving political links and electoral strategies, which have been strongly contested by the TMC.
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