During a public meeting in Uttarpara, Hooghly district, Mamata Banerjee (Chief Minister of West Bengal) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of hiring individuals from outside the state to attend their election rallies, claiming that buses had arrived in her Bhabanipur constituency. She stated, 'They hire people for their meetings,' and urged residents to monitor religious places and hotels to ensure that outsiders do not interfere with the voting process. Banerjee expressed concern over the BJP's alleged pressure tactics and stated that the Union Home Minister should face legal consequences for inciting violence. She also criticized the BJP for its identity politics, asserting that Bengalis are unfairly labeled as outsiders in other states. Furthermore, she defended her government's initiatives, claiming a reduction in unemployment in Bengal and emphasizing ongoing development projects, including industrial hubs and infrastructure improvements. The second phase of polling in West Bengal is set for Wednesday, with results to be announced on May 4.