Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Amit Shah Criticizes Mamata Over Border Fencing
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, spoke at public meetings in Barrackpore and Bagdogra.
He criticized Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress for not cooperating in border fencing along the Bangladesh border, which he says helps infiltration.
He claimed that once the BJP comes to power in Bengal, they will complete the fencing within 45 days.
Shah also said the BJP will secure over 50% of the vote in the upcoming Assembly elections.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Bengal government to hand over land for fencing by March 31, 2026.
Shah accused the Trinamool government of ignoring the development of north Bengal and promised better budgetary allocation if the BJP comes to power.
He also talked about the importance of the Siliguri corridor, which connects mainland India to the northeastern states.
Amit Shah criticized Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress for not cooperating in border fencing along the Bangladesh border.
He claimed that once the BJP comes to power in Bengal, they will complete the fencing within 45 days.
The Calcutta High Court ordered the Bengal government to hand over land for fencing by March 31, 2026.
Shah accused the Trinamool government of ignoring the development of north Bengal and promised better budgetary allocation if the BJP comes to power.
He also talked about the importance of the Siliguri corridor, which connects mainland India to the northeastern states, and defended it against any threats.
- Who
- Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
- What
- Criticized Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress over border fencing and infiltration issues
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Barrackpore and Bagdogra, West Bengal, India
- Why
- To highlight the BJP's stance on national security and the upcoming Assembly elections
BJP
Trinamool Congress
Border Fencing
BJP
BJP accuses Trinamool of not cooperating in border fencing, claiming it aids infiltration and threatens national security.
Trinamool Congress
Trinamool blames the Centre for lapses in guarding the border and opposes the fencing.
Infiltration
BJP
BJP claims infiltrators form Trinamool’s core vote bank and that the state government helps them settle with fake documents.
Trinamool Congress
Trinamool denies these allegations and accuses BJP of politicizing the issue.
- Location
- Barrackpore and Bagdogra, West Bengal, India
- Speaker
- Amit Shah (Union Home Minister)
- Event
- Public meetings and party workers' meetings
- Controversial Issue
- Border fencing and infiltration along the Bangladesh border
- Legal Outcome
- Calcutta High Court directed Bengal government to hand over land for fencing by March 31, 2026
- BJP's Claim
- BJP claims it will secure over 50% vote share in the upcoming Bengal Assembly election
- Significance of the Corridor
- Siliguri corridor (Chicken's Neck) connects mainland India to the northeastern states
Sources
Chicken's Neck Is India's Land, No One Can Touch It: Amit Shah
Amit Shah eyes 50% vote share for BJP in upcoming Bengal Assembly election - Telegraph India
Regionalism pot stirred by Amit Shah at meeting with eye on north Bengal BJP workers - Telegraph India
