‘Mamata lowering country’s dignity, TMC responsible for infiltration from Bangladesh’: Oppn leaders in Bengal slams CM over BSF comment

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had accused the BSF of allowing infiltration from Bangladesh to destabilise the state, calling it the Centre's ‘nefarious blueprint’

Mamata Banerjee outlined a Rs 5 lakh insurance cover for casualties in the Gangasagar mela. (File Photo)

Leaders from the BJP, the CPI(M) and the Congress slammed Friday West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for accusing the central Border Security Forces (BSF) of allowing infiltration from Bangladesh to destabilise the state.

BJP MP Shamik Bhattacharya told The Indian Express, “Such irresponsible statements made by the Chief Minister of West Bengal, attacking the security forces, are lowering the dignity of the country. Now, the ruling government in Bengal is under pressure. West Bengal is solely responsible for the change in the demography of Jharkhand. It is only in West Bengal where Rohingyas are welcomed. This government is responsible for the infiltration. During the Left regime, Bengal was a safe passage — and now Bengal is a safe home — for infiltrators and anti-national elements.”

Meanwhile, CPI(M) MP Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya said to The Indian Express, “It is right that the border is being secured by the BSF but that is not the final word. Once the infiltrators enter, the documents are made by the state administration. Local TMC leaders are assisting these people…Instead of accusing, (Banerjee) should have taken up the matter with the BSF and the Prime Minister but nothing of this sort has happened. Instead of proper legal action, there are only accusations being made. These accusations will only help infiltrators to enter the country as they know that there is a tussle between the Centre and the state at all times.”

Congress spokesperson Soumya Aich Roy said, “These are very grave allegations… the BSF is under the Home Ministry, so the allegation is that the BJP-ruled Centre and the BSF are allowing this infiltration. But it is based on money… it is the TMC only who are making fake Aadhar cards, voter cards, and passports. The BJP is letting anti-nationals enter and the TMC is helping them make documents. Police from other states are coming to this state and arresting militants… then what is the Bengal police doing, sleeping? The blame game should stop immediately. National security should be the priority.”

On Thursday West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BSF of allowing infiltration from Bangladesh to destabilise the state, calling it the Centre’s “nefarious blueprint”. Her remark had come weeks after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that “infiltration from Bangladesh” was disrupting peace in West Bengal.

Tanusree Bose

Tanusree Bose is a dedicated journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Kolkata. Her work focuses sharply on the complex administrative, political, and judicial developments across West Bengal, establishing her as an authoritative voice in regional news coverage. Experience Current Role: Reports for the prestigious national daily, The Indian Express, providing her content with a high level of Trustworthiness. Geographical Expertise: Provides focused, in-depth coverage of West Bengal, demonstrating an intimate knowledge of the state's news and political nuances. Core Authority: Her reporting portfolio highlights deep Expertise in crucial, often sensitive, beats, including: State Politics and Governance: Covering the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), opposition strategies (BJP), and internal political controversies. Judicial and Administrative Affairs: Closely monitoring key developments in the Calcutta High Court, particularly major rulings related to employment, education, and social issues. Education Sector: Extensive reporting on significant controversies, such as teacher recruitment irregularities and administrative actions by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE). Social & Electoral Issues: Covering public events, community tensions (e.g., religious/political gatherings), and election-related processes like the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Tanusree Bose's consistent output and focus on high-stakes regional issues for a trusted media outlet underscore her status as a reliable and authoritative source for news from West Bengal. ... Read More

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