West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government is prepared to hand over 27 kilometers of land for fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border. This initiative is part of the BJP's commitment to enhance border security and curb illegal immigration, as promised in their election manifesto. During a press conference in Howrah, Adhikari mentioned that the land transfer will also include areas designated for Border Outposts (BOP) and Border Security Force (BSF) infrastructure development. He criticized the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government for failing to cooperate in border security efforts, claiming that their inaction posed a risk to national safety. The BJP government approved the land transfer during its first cabinet meeting, with the process expected to begin immediately. Adhikari emphasized that the BSF would finalize the border fencing within a short timeframe, addressing the ongoing issue of illegal infiltration effectively.