Kolkata, May 2026 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah has issued a firm warning against illegal infiltrators in West Bengal, reiterating the BJP’s commitment to sealing the borders and deporting those who entered the state illegally. The statements come even before the formal formation of the new BJP-led government in the state following its decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Addressing a legislature party meeting in Kolkata after the election results, Shah declared that with BJP governments now in power in Assam, Tripura, and West Bengal, “infiltration and cow smuggling will become impossible” in the region. He described the BJP’s victory as a clear mandate from the people to address a serious national security concern that had been neglected under the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) regime.
Shah praised Bengal voters for giving a “befitting reply to infiltrators and their supporters.” He criticised the TMC for allegedly sheltering infiltrators for vote-bank politics and obstructing border security measures, including the provision of land for fencing along nearly 450 kilometres of the international border.
During the election campaign itself — well before the results were declared — Shah had repeatedly vowed that if the BJP formed the government in West Bengal, its top priority would be to prevent fresh infiltration and identify and deport existing infiltrators. He accused the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government of turning infiltration into a major national security threat through appeasement politics and alleged demographic engineering in border districts.
The BJP has consistently pushed for a “Detect-Delete-Deport” policy in the state. This includes removing illegal immigrants from voter lists through processes such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), completing border fencing, and ensuring strict action against related crimes like cattle smuggling.
With Suvendu Adhikari set to take over as Chief Minister, Shah positioned the incoming government as one that would focus on development, law and order, and border security free from the alleged corruption and violence of the TMC era.
These strong remarks reflect the BJP’s long-standing position on illegal immigration from Bangladesh and its impact on security, resources, and the demographic balance in eastern India. Implementation of these promises will require close coordination between the Central government and the new state administration in the coming months.
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