Shah promises UCC, end to ‘syndicate raj’ in West Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the BJP will end “goonda raj” and “syndicate raj” in West Bengal if the party comes to power in the State.

Addressing a public rally at Tehatta in Nadia district, Shah also claimed that voters “wiped out” the Mamata Banerjee Government in the first phase of the Assembly polls itself.

“The BJP has already won 110 seats in the first phase of polls held on April 23,” he said.

“There will be an end to ‘goonda raj’ and ‘syndicate raj’ in West Bengal if the BJP assumes power in the State. Do not be afraid to step out and cast your votes, as the Election Commission has made ample arrangements. Nobody will be able to stop you from voting,” Shah said.

He said if the BJP is voted to power, it would identify “infiltrators hiding in the State” and take necessary action against them.

The senior BJP leader had to cut short his speech because of sudden heavy rainfall despite a large gathering at the venue.

Later, speaking at another gathering in Ranaghat in the same district, Shah alleged that most of the cattle smuggling takes place through Nadia.

“After forming the Government in West Bengal, we will form a special squad to stop cattle smuggling,” Shah said, lambasting the Mamata Banerjee dispensation for allegedly helping the crime flourish.

Shah promised that women and unemployed youth would get a monthly allowance of Rs 3,000 and said that women would also get free rides in all State transport vehicles after the BJP assumes power in the State. Shah said if the BJP is voted to power in West Bengal, it would implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), end polygamy and enforce the ban on triple talaq.