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Mamata Banerjee accuses Rahul Gandhi of shielding illegal migrants in India
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:02 AM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that Rahul Gandhi is fighting to keep infiltrators in the country.
Kolkata, West Bengal – In a recent statement, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is actively working to protect illegal migrants, or “infiltrators,” who have entered India. Banerjee said the alleged support undermines national security and the integrity of the nation’s immigration system. She did not provide specific data or names, but framed the issue as a political battle over the treatment of undocumented residents.
The CM’s remarks came during a press briefing in Kolkata, where she responded to questions about the growing debate on illegal immigration in the state. Banerjee warned that any political attempt to shield such individuals could encourage further unauthorized entry and strain public resources.
Opposition leaders have not yet responded publicly to the accusation. The statement adds to a series of recent political exchanges in West Bengal, where immigration has become a recurring theme in electoral rhetoric.
Analysts note that the claim may influence upcoming electoral calculations, as both parties seek to appeal to voters concerned about security and demographic changes.
The issue is likely to remain a point of contention as the state approaches the next assembly elections, with both sides expected to intensify their narratives around illegal migration.
The CM’s remarks came during a press briefing in Kolkata, where she responded to questions about the growing debate on illegal immigration in the state. Banerjee warned that any political attempt to shield such individuals could encourage further unauthorized entry and strain public resources.
Opposition leaders have not yet responded publicly to the accusation. The statement adds to a series of recent political exchanges in West Bengal, where immigration has become a recurring theme in electoral rhetoric.
Analysts note that the claim may influence upcoming electoral calculations, as both parties seek to appeal to voters concerned about security and demographic changes.
The issue is likely to remain a point of contention as the state approaches the next assembly elections, with both sides expected to intensify their narratives around illegal migration.