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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Rahul Gandhi of shielding illegal migrants at opposition rally
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 12:32 AM
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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised an opposition rally, alleging that Rahul Gandhi is protecting illegal migrants in India.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee used a recent opposition rally as a platform to allege that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is actively supporting the presence of illegal migrants in India. Banerjee said the opposition’s rhetoric is aimed at shielding infiltrators rather than addressing genuine security concerns.
The comments were made during a press briefing following the rally, where opposition leaders gathered to protest the state government's immigration policies. Banerjee asserted that the rally’s narrative distracts from the real issue of illegal entry and settlement in the state.
Political analysts noted that the exchange underscores the heightened tension between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition ahead of upcoming elections. Both sides have repeatedly used the immigration debate to mobilise their bases, with no new policy measures announced at this stage.
The comments were made during a press briefing following the rally, where opposition leaders gathered to protest the state government's immigration policies. Banerjee asserted that the rally’s narrative distracts from the real issue of illegal entry and settlement in the state.
Political analysts noted that the exchange underscores the heightened tension between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition ahead of upcoming elections. Both sides have repeatedly used the immigration debate to mobilise their bases, with no new policy measures announced at this stage.