‘Will Speed Up CAA Implementation, Infiltrators Must Leave’: PM Modi Sharpens Bengal Poll Pitch

Modi in West Bengal vows faster CAA citizenship for Matua and Namasudra refugees, attacks TMC on infiltration, corruption and violence ahead of April 23 and 29 polls

PM Narendra Modi speaks during a public meeting ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections, in Haldia on April 9, 2026. (Image: narendramodi.in/PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday intensified the BJP’s campaign in poll-bound West Bengal, focusing on citizenship, infiltration, and governance, while promising faster implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act if his party comes to power.

Addressing a rally in Katwa in Purba Bardhaman district, Prime Minister Modi assured Matua and Namasudra refugee communities that their citizenship process would be expedited. “I want to tell the Matua and Namasudra refugee families that they are under the protection of the country’s Constitution. Modi enacted the CAA law so that Matua, Namasudra, and all refugees get citizenship,” PM Modi said. Follow for live updates

He added, “After the BJP government is formed, the process of granting citizenship under CAA will be accelerated for all eligible applicants.”

PM Modi Targets TMC Over Infiltration

Taking a strong stance on illegal immigration, the Prime Minister warned, “The infiltrators should start packing their bags; it is time to leave. Those who have helped the infiltrators will not be spared,” in a pointed attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

The BJP leader also criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her government’s 15-year tenure had fostered fear and instability. “The 15-year rule of the TMC has given nothing but fear to every citizen, every family of Bengal. This election is to eradicate the TMC’s fear,” he said, calling for a state driven by “BJP’s trust” and development.

He further announced that the BJP would bring out a White Paper on corruption and law and order, and set up an inquiry commission led by a retired Supreme Court judge to investigate political violence.

“… The BJP will release a White Paper regarding corruption and law and order so that every TMC goon, syndicate, and corrupt MLA or minister can be held fully accountable under the law… Furthermore, an inquiry commission headed by a retired Supreme Court judge will be constituted to investigate political violence…,” he remarked.

West Bengal will go to the polls in two phases on April 23 and 29. The vote counting is scheduled for May 4.

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