As West Bengal gears up for its Assembly elections, residents of Cooch Behar district, which borders Bangladesh, are increasingly worried about the lack of security due to a 500 km unfenced border. Many locals report incidents of infiltration, where individuals from Bangladesh reportedly cross over at night, stealing belongings and causing disturbances. The recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has also sparked controversy, as nearly 91 lakh names were removed from voter lists, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. Political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have highlighted the issue of infiltrators affecting local demographics and security. They promise to prioritize fencing if elected. Conversely, opposition figures from the All India Trinamool Congress question the effectiveness of the Border Security Force in preventing infiltration. Amidst these political debates, residents express a desire for fencing and better security measures, hoping that the election outcomes will lead to tangible improvements in their daily lives.