Kept Her Eyes Closed: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee On Women’s Safety In Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a campaign rally in Bankura district. He raised concerns over law and order and women’s safety in the state.

Addressing a gathering in Onda, Shah alleged that incidents of violence and crimes against women had taken place in different parts of the state. He claimed that the administration had failed to act decisively.

The Minister referred to specific cases, criticised the handling of such issues, and said his party would ensure accountability if the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power.

“The entire country was ashamed over the ghastly rape and murder of a junior lady doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. At Sandeshkhali, the Trinamool Congress goons had exploited and shamed women. Infiltrators have become a terror factor for the women of West Bengal. And when all these things were happening, Mamata Banerjee kept her eyes closed,” he stated.

The Union Minister further stated that those allegedly involved in violence against political workers would also face action. He claimed that a probe will examine incidents of election-related violence over the years and hold those responsible accountable.

“Over 300 BJP workers were killed in election violence. The Trinamool Congress goons think that they will get away with this. I want to tell them that those who have disturbed BJP workers will be held accountable when our government is formed,” Shah asserted.

Issuing a warning to individuals the Minister described as anti-social elements, Shah said strict measures will ensure peaceful polling during the upcoming elections.

“I give a warning to the anti-social elements of Trinamool Congress that it would be better for them if they were to stay at home on the two polling days on April 23 and April 29. Otherwise, you will face strict consequences. The people of West Bengal will vote fearlessly this time. We will make arrangements so that Mamata Banerjee’s goons cannot obstruct voters,” the Minister noted.

Shah also raised the issue of infiltration. He alleged that it poses a challenge to employment and resources in the state. He said that decisive steps will follow on the matter if his party forms the government.

“The illegal infiltrators are a threat to the common people. They are taking away the jobs of the youth. They are thriving on our ration. But the people of West Bengal will not tolerate a single infiltrator. This time,” Shah said.

The remarks come as campaigning intensifies ahead of the two-phase Assembly elections scheduled for April 23 and April 29.

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