During a rally in West Bardhaman, Amit Shah (Union Home Minister of India) outlined the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) agenda for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. He assured voters that if the BJP comes to power, the chief minister will be a local leader, dismissing claims that an outsider would take the position. Shah criticized the current government led by Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging corruption and poor law enforcement, particularly concerning women's safety. He pledged to strengthen border security within 45 days of forming a government, ensuring that illegal infiltrators would be identified and removed. Shah also addressed economic concerns, specifically mentioning the decline of Kulti as an iron ore hub under TMC governance. Furthermore, he promised to resolve the long-standing Gorkha issue within six months if elected. The elections are set for April 23 and April 29, 2026, with vote counting on May 4.