Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, declaring “Tata, bye-bye Didi, aapka samay samapt hua” during a series of high-voltage rallies on the final day of campaigning for Phase 1 of the Assembly elections.
Addressing large gatherings across poll-bound districts, Shah claimed that the people of Bengal have decided to bring an end to the rule of the All India Trinamool Congress. His remarks came as part of an aggressive campaign strategy by the Bharatiya Janata Party to consolidate voter support in the closing hours before polling.
Shah alleged that the current state government has failed on multiple fronts, including law and order, corruption and governance. He accused the ruling party of fostering political violence and suppressing democratic rights, issues that the BJP has consistently raised throughout its campaign in Bengal.
The Home Minister also assured voters that if his party comes to power, it would usher in development, improve infrastructure and ensure better law enforcement. He reiterated the BJP’s promise of a “double-engine government,” suggesting that alignment between the state and the Centre would accelerate growth and welfare initiatives.
The remark targeting Banerjee drew sharp reactions from the Trinamool Congress, which dismissed Shah’s statement as political rhetoric aimed at polarising voters. TMC leaders countered that the BJP is relying on provocative language instead of addressing real issues affecting the people of the state.
Meanwhile, Banerjee, popularly referred to as “Didi,” continued her own campaign blitz, accusing the BJP of spreading misinformation and attempting to divide society along communal lines. She urged voters to reject what she described as “outsider politics” and reaffirm support for her party’s governance.
The final day of campaigning witnessed intense political exchanges, with leaders from all major parties making last-minute appeals to voters. Electioneering is set to conclude by evening, after which a mandatory silence period will come into effect ahead of polling.
With stakes high and rhetoric intensifying, Shah’s statement underscores the fiercely contested nature of the Bengal elections. All eyes are now on the voters as they prepare to cast their ballots in what is expected to be a closely watched and politically significant contest.
