Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, describing the state as a victim of “anarchy” while unveiling a chargesheet against the party ahead of the Assembly elections. He said the upcoming elections are not only important for the state but also carry significance for the entire country.

Addressing the gathering, Shah stressed that the elections go beyond regional politics and are directly linked to national security concerns. He underlined that the outcome would play a role in maintaining security and addressing the issue of illegal migration. “This election is important not just for Bengal but for the country. It is important for national security," he said.

He added that the BJP has chosen to highlight public issues and offer solutions through its chargesheet. “We have decided to raise public issues. We will bring solutions to all the problems. We may be blamed for bringing our chargesheet, but this is our commitment to people," he said. Calling the elections a fight against corruption and fear, Shah remarked, “This election is about defeating fear and corruption."

Shah launched a strong critique of the government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing it of failing to fulfil promises made to the people. He claimed that instead of development, the state has witnessed a system marked by corruption. “TMC made Bengal a graveyard of industries," he said. He further alleged that workers of the ruling party have created an atmosphere of fear among citizens.

“TMC goons are torturing the people of Bengal. Bengalis want to get rid of fear," he said. According to him, the past 15 years under TMC rule have been marked by “lies and fear,” and he asserted that the BJP would offer solutions to what he described as the party’s “tyranny.”

Raising the issue of infiltration, Shah accused the state government of allowing illegal migrants to enter and settle in West Bengal. “Ghuspatiya allowed by TMC in West Bengal. So bad has been the rule by TMC that people felt even the Left was a better rule," he said. He pointed out that infiltration had reduced in Assam after the BJP formed the government there, and claimed that it is now largely happening through Bengal.

“This is the only place where infiltration takes place. After the BJP won Assam, infiltration has stopped from there. It’s only Bengal from where infiltration takes place now," he said. He questioned the role of such migrants in the state’s future, asking, “Are infiltrators the stakeholders to decide the future of the state?"

Shah also called for strict action against illegal migrants, stating that their names should be removed from voter lists and that they should be deported from the country. “I want to state today not only that these illegal migrants be thrown out of the voting list, but they will be out of our country soon," he said. He further accused the ruling party of including infiltrators in the electoral process. “You have kept infiltrators as voters here. I want to say we want to throw out infiltrators from this country," he said.

Expressing concerns over demographic changes, Shah said that people in the state are worried about their future and safety. He claimed that there has been an “artificial demographic change” and that citizens are seeking relief from the current situation. “Now people are living in fear—that in our own state, we may become a minority. There is also concern about the lack of safety for women. This election is about freedom from that fear," he said.

Continuing his criticism, Shah accused Mamata Banerjee of engaging in victim politics. “Mamata always plays politics of being a victim," he said. He also raised questions about administrative decisions in the state, particularly regarding the appointment of judicial officers for SIR, asking why such steps were taken in Bengal when the process was conducted across the country.

Framing the election as a clear choice, Shah said voters must decide between fear and trust. “People have to decide ‘Bhoy’ or ‘Bharosa’," he said. He expressed confidence in the BJP’s growing support in the state, noting that its vote share has increased over the last three elections while other parties have weakened. “Our vote share has a strong base and has increased over the last three polls. Congress and the Left are wiped out here," he said. He also highlighted the BJP’s recent electoral successes in states like Maharashtra and Bihar.

Shah asserted that the BJP is set to form the next government in West Bengal. “6th May, the BJP government will come in power," he said. He also raised concerns about the security of the strategically important Siliguri corridor, claiming that it has weakened due to infiltration politics. “You have not helped in fencing because you want to keep infiltrators as voters. Siliguri corridor security has weakened because of your infiltration politics," he said.

Concluding his address, Shah said the election is about safeguarding people’s rights, ensuring safety, and securing the future of the youth. “This is an election for your right to live and right to freedom, to get rid of your fears, to secure the future of youth and ensure safety for women," he said. He added that a trustworthy government can only be formed by removing the current administration. “Getting a government which people can have faith in is only possible if we throw out this corrupt government and bring a BJP government," he said.