
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has made a scathing accusation against the Border Security Force (BSF), alleging that the paramilitary force is complicit in allowing infiltration from Bangladesh into India. She claims that such actions, particularly in regions like Islampur, Sitai, and Chopra, are part of a deliberate strategy aimed at destabilizing the state’s demographic balance. Mamata Banerjee has argued that these incidents reflect a failure in border security protocols and has demanded stricter vigilance by the BSF.
Banerjee’s remarks have sparked a political firestorm. She directly pointed fingers at the central government, accusing it of using the BSF to manipulate regional politics. Her claims have added fuel to the ongoing debate about the expansion of BSF jurisdiction in border states, which the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has vehemently opposed.
In retaliation, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari dismissed Mamata’s allegations as politically motivated. He accused the TMC-led West Bengal government of obstructing the establishment of BSF outposts along the international border. Adhikari argued that these actions undermine national security and enable illegal activities such as smuggling and human trafficking.
While the TMC blames the BSF for failing to secure borders, the BJP alleges that state authorities have been actively aiding infiltrators, releasing them after being apprehended. This blame game has intensified the discourse around border security and political accountability in West Bengal.