You Are Playing with the Country's Security Amit Shah's Direct Message to Mamata Banerjee:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was in Kolkata recently, and he didn't mince words. In a forceful and direct speech, he aimed squarely at West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of dangerously mixing politics with the safety of the nation.

Speaking at an event for the Border Security Force (BSF), Shah laid out a very serious charge: he claimed that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government is encouraging infiltration across the border for the sole purpose of securing a "vote bank." He argued that by doing this, the state government is not only making the country less safe but also creating obstacles for agencies like the BSF that are trying to do their job.

A major focus of his speech was the highly debated Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He was firm and unwavering, stating that "no one can stop the CAA from being implemented."

He went on to explain the center's position, saying that the law is designed to grant citizenship to persecuted refugees—specifically naming Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs who have fled from neighboring countries. He then accused Mamata Banerjee of deliberately spreading "misinformation" and "rumors" about the CAA to mislead the public and create fear.

Shah painted a clear picture of conflict, suggesting that the West Bengal government's lack of cooperation with the BSF and other central agencies is making it much more difficult to secure the country's borders effectively. His underlying message was that when it comes to national security, everyone should be on the same page, but he believes the TMC government is actively working against those interests for political gain.

In short, it was a sharp political attack that defines the deep divide between the BJP-led central government and the state leadership in West Bengal on crucial issues of security and citizenship.