Amit Shah Targets 2026 West Bengal Elections
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the TMC government in West Bengal of “state-sponsored infiltration” and announced the BJP’s goal to form a government in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Speaking at the BJP’s membership drive launch in Kolkata, Shah highlighted the party’s growth and set a target of one crore members. He emphasized the need to stop infiltration and criticized the Mamata government over safety concerns and fund allocations.
BJP’s Membership Drive
During the event, BJP leader Roopa Ganguly mentioned that actor Mithun Chakraborty was honored. BJP leader Dilip Ghosh expressed confidence in reaching the membership target, citing past successes and the party’s growth.
Inauguration of Petrapole Land Port Facilities
Amit Shah also inaugurated the Passenger Terminal building and Maitri Dwar at Petrapole Land Port, a key trade gateway between India and Bangladesh. The Maitri Dwar was established through a bilateral agreement, with its foundation stone laid by Shah in May 2023.
Doubts Revealed
Amit Shah -: Amit Shah is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the current Union Home Minister of India. He plays a key role in the party’s strategies and decisions.
2026 West Bengal Elections -: The 2026 West Bengal Elections refer to the upcoming state elections in West Bengal, where people will vote to choose their state government. Elections are held every five years in India.
TMC Government -: TMC stands for Trinamool Congress, a political party in West Bengal led by Mamata Banerjee. It is currently the ruling party in the state.
State-sponsored infiltration -: State-sponsored infiltration means that the government is accused of allowing or supporting illegal entry of people into the state. Amit Shah accused the TMC government of this.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India. It is currently the ruling party at the national level.
Kolkata -: Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal, a state in eastern India. It is known for its rich culture and history.
Mamata government -: The Mamata government refers to the state government of West Bengal led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is from the TMC party.
Petrapole Land Port -: Petrapole Land Port is a major trade gateway between India and Bangladesh. It is located in West Bengal and facilitates trade and travel between the two countries.
Membership drive -: A membership drive is an effort by a political party to increase the number of its members. The BJP is aiming to get one crore (10 million) members in West Bengal.
