West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has approved the transfer of 600 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for the purpose of fencing the India-Bangladesh border. This decision, made during his first Cabinet meeting, aims to tackle illegal infiltration, which has become a significant political issue in the state. The India-Bangladesh border stretches 4,096 km, with West Bengal accounting for the longest segment at 2,216 km. Currently, 1,647.696 km of the border is fenced, leaving 569 km still to be addressed, including areas deemed non-feasible for fencing due to geographical challenges. The political landscape surrounding this issue has been heated, particularly following the Central government's expansion of the BSF's jurisdiction in border areas, which faced opposition from the previous TMC government. Allegations of unchecked migration and concerns over the influence of radical groups have further intensified the debate, making border security a focal point in the region's political discourse.