Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Amit Shah Claims Bengal BJP Government Fulfilled 43% Promises
Amit Shah said West Bengal’s new BJP government has completed about 43% of its election promises.
He made this claim after the government had been in office for 100 days.
He pointed to health programs and anti-corruption helplines as examples of its work.
The government also approved three new laws about crimes, policing, and evidence.
Shah said these laws would help people receive justice faster.
He also promised citizenship within six months to religious minorities from Bangladesh who qualify under the Citizenship Amendment Act.
He said authorities would continue trying to identify and deport people described as infiltrators.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said working with the central government and protecting national security were priorities.
Amit Shah said the Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government completed about 43% of its manifesto commitments within 100 days.
The state implemented central schemes including Ayushman Bharat and launched helplines aimed at preventing corruption.
Shah said Bengal approved three new criminal laws that took effect nationally on July 1, 2024.
Shah said religious minorities from Bangladesh would receive Indian citizenship within six months under the CAA.
He said the Centre and state would continue a “detect, delete and deport” policy against alleged infiltrators.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari discussed the BJP government’s performance.
- What
- Shah claimed the government had completed about 43% of its election promises and announced positions on new laws, citizenship, and alleged infiltrators.
- When
- The claims were made on Friday, after the state government completed its first 100 days; the three new laws took effect on July 1, 2024.
- Where
- At a government event at Kawakhali Ground in Siliguri, West Bengal.
- Why
- Shah cited government initiatives and policy decisions to highlight the administration’s performance and positions.
BJP Government’s Claims
Mamata Banerjee’s Previous Position
New criminal laws
BJP Government’s Claims
Amit Shah and Suvendu Adhikari said implementing the three new laws would benefit people and help speed up justice delivery.
Mamata Banerjee’s Previous Position
Shah said Mamata Banerjee had not implemented the laws, alleging they would disrupt extortion, syndicates, and collection of cuts.
Citizenship Amendment Act
BJP Government’s Claims
Shah promised citizenship within six months for religious minorities from Bangladesh who qualify under the CAA.
Mamata Banerjee’s Previous Position
Shah said Mamata Banerjee had opposed the CAA and had said she would not implement it.
Alleged infiltrators
BJP Government’s Claims
Shah said the Centre and state would continue identifying, deleting, and deporting alleged infiltrators.
Mamata Banerjee’s Previous Position
The article does not provide a separate response from Mamata Banerjee or her government on this policy.
- Promise completion claimed
- About 43% of manifesto commitments, according to Amit Shah.
- Government milestone
- The Suvendu Adhikari-led government had crossed its first 100 days.
- Initiatives cited
- Ayushman Bharat implementation and anti-corruption helpline numbers.
- New laws
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
- New laws effective
- July 1, 2024.
- Citizenship assurance
- Shah said eligible religious minorities from Bangladesh would receive Indian citizenship within six months.
- Policy toward alleged infiltrators
- Shah said the Centre and state would pursue a “detect, delete and deport” policy.