‘Bengal govt showing mercy to Bangladeshi infiltrators, Rohingyas’: Amit Shah hits out at Mamata Banerjee in Lok Sabha | India News

Amit Shah and Mamata Banerjee (R)

NEW DELHI: Union house minister Amit Shah, whereas replying in the Lok Sabha on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, on Thursday accused Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal authorities of obstructing border safety efforts by not offering land for fencing and showing mercy to infiltrators.
He mentioned, “The fencing work of 450 km is pending because the West Bengal government is not giving land for it… Whenever the process of fencing is done, the ruling party workers indulge in hooliganism and religious sloganeering. The fencing work of 450 km of border has not been completed because the West Bengal government is showing mercy to the infiltrators.”
Shah additional accused the TMC authorities of aiding unlawful immigrants by offering them with identification paperwork. “Whether Bangladeshi infiltrators or Rohingyas, earlier they used to enter India through Assam when Congress was in power. Now they enter India through West Bengal where TMC is in power,” he acknowledged. “Who issues them Aadhaar cards, citizenship?… All the Bangladeshis who have been caught have Aadhaar cards from 24 Parganas district. You (TMC) issue Aadhaar cards and they come to Delhi with voter cards… In 2026, the BJP government will be formed in West Bengal and we will put an end to this.”
He additionally drew consideration to the necessity for stricter immigration legal guidelines to safeguard nationwide safety and monitor international arrivals.
Highlighting India’s rising financial stature and the growing inflow of foreigners, Shah mentioned, “In the last ten years, India has become the fifth-largest economy. India has emerged as a bright spot among the world’s largest economies. India has become a hub of manufacturing, and it is natural for people from all over the world to come to India.”
However, he warned that infiltration for ulterior motives has additionally elevated. “The number of people taking refuge in India for personal gain and making the country unsafe has also increased… Be it Rohingyas or Bangladeshis, if they come to India to create unrest, strict action will be taken against them.”
Defending the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, Shah mentioned it was obligatory for nationwide safety. “Immigration is not an isolated issue. For the security of India, we must know who is entering our country, for how long, and for what reasons.” He added that the invoice would introduce a structured system to monitor foreigners. “With the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, we will establish a detailed and structured system to track every foreigner entering the country. This will help us develop the nation and monitor those coming for business. It will also allow us to keep a sharp eye on individuals who may pose a threat to our security.”
Focusing on India’s historic function in offering refuge, Shah mentioned, “India is a geo-cultural nation, not a geo-political nation. Persians came to India and are safe in the country today. The world’s smallest minority community is safe only in India. Jews fled from Israel and stayed in India. During Prime Minister Modi’s tenure, people from six oppressed communities from neighboring countries are taking refuge in the country through CAA.”
Shah additionally made it clear that nationwide safety would stay a prime precedence. “Those who pose a threat to national security will not be allowed to enter the nation. The nation is not a ‘Dharamshala’… If someone comes to the nation to contribute to its development, they are always welcome.”
Following his deal with, the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was handed in the Lok Sabha.