Amit Shah Declares ‘Parivartan’ Inevitable in West Bengal, Vows Action Against Infiltrators

Addressing an election rally in Assam, Shah alleged that the Indian National Congress had provided shelter to illegal immigrants in the Barak Valley, making them “predominant” in areas such as Sribhumi, Silchar and Cachar districts. He further claimed that the Congress opposes the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) as it is aware that the legislation would ensure that no infiltrators remain in the state.

“A ‘parivartan’ is inevitable in West Bengal. Once the BJP comes to power, all infiltrators from Assam, Tripura and Bengal will be sent back to their countries,” Shah said, reiterating the party’s stance on immigration and governance.

Reaffirming the BJP’s ideological plank, Shah stated that the party remains committed to protecting “Jaati (community), Maati (land) and Bheti (foundation)” in Assam. He also referred to the renaming of Karimganj to Sribhumi, using the occasion to take a swipe at Congress leadership. Shah remarked that those with “roots in Italy” would not understand the cultural significance of such changes, an apparent reference to Sonia Gandhi.

He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had granted classical language status to both Assamese and Bengali, underscoring the government’s cultural initiatives.

The remarks signal an intensifying political contest in eastern India, with the BJP sharpening its campaign narrative around immigration, cultural identity, and governance as it targets a decisive shift in West Bengal’s political landscape.