Funds Recovered From Corruption Will Be Used For Welfare In West Bengal, Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday made a key assertion. He said funds reclaimed by tackling corruption in West Bengal would support welfare initiatives if the BJP forms the government.

The Union Home Minister was addressing a campaign event in Raniganj. He further reiterated the party’s pledge to provide financial assistance to women and unemployed youth.

“In our election manifesto, we have promised to pay a monthly allowance of Rs 3,000 to women and unemployed youths of the state. I heard that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had raised the question of where we will be getting the money to pay this enhanced allowance. I want to tell her that the money that will be recovered and saved by stopping the rampant corruption in her regime will be utilised for meeting the expenditure for such welfare activities,” he said.

Shah conducted multiple rallies throughout the day as part of his outreach. Before Raniganj, he addressed public meetings in Bolpur and Khayrasole.

The Minister assured voters of robust security arrangements during polling.

“I am warning the goons of the ruling party. They should remain at their homes on the polling day or be prepared for strong action,” Shah asserted.

Responding to allegations raised by the Trinamool Congress involving Humayun Kabir, Shah rejected claims of any divide.

“In reality, he is the henchman of Mamata Banerjee. BJP will never hold hands with that person who wants to set up a Babri Mosque in West Bengal,” the Union Home Minister noted.

The state Assembly elections will take place in two phases. Voting will take place on April 23 and April 29, with counting on May 4.

The developments come amid a closely contested political environment in the state.

Key issues such as governance, welfare delivery and law and order continue to dominate the campaign discourse.

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