Himanta Biswa Sarma Launches Sharp Attack on TMC
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma intensified the political battle in West Bengal by accusing the ruling All India Trinamool Congress of refusing land for the Border Security Force due to political and economic interests.
Addressing a gathering in Kolkata, Sarma alleged that the Trinamool Congress was putting vote bank politics ahead of national security and border protection. “The TMC’s pursuit of not giving land to the BSF is a political interest. Besides the vote bank, they also have an economic interest,” he said.
Warning on Demographic Change in Eastern India
The BJP leader warned that if the Bharatiya Janata Party does not come to power in West Bengal, the eastern region of India may face permanent demographic changes over the next two decades.
“If we want to settle the country and protect its demography, we must bring the BJP to power this time, otherwise the entire East India will be taken over by Bangladeshi Muslims in the next 20 years. West Bengal and Assam will lose their demography forever,” Sarma said.
“Once You Lose It, It Is Lost Forever”
Sarma further claimed that once demographic balance is altered beyond a certain point, it cannot be restored.
“Governments will keep changing, but once the Muslim population exceeds 60%, this demographic will never be restored. Once you lose it, it is lost forever,” he stated during the campaign event.
The statement is expected to intensify the political debate in the state, where identity politics and border issues have become major election themes.
Murshidabad, Malda and Dinajpur Mentioned
In his address, Sarma referred to several districts in West Bengal, including Murshidabad, Malda and Dinajpur, claiming that the demographic reality there reflected the impact of unchecked infiltration.
“Today in West Bengal, Murshidabad, Dinajpur, Malda, if you go there, it seems like this is an extension of Bangladesh,” he said.
These remarks are likely to provoke strong reactions from the ruling party, which has repeatedly accused the BJP of using communal rhetoric to polarise voters.
BJP Sharpens Bengal Election Narrative
Sarma’s comments come as the BJP intensifies its campaign against the Mamata Banerjee government over border security, infiltration and minority appeasement.
The Trinamool Congress has accused the BJP of deliberately raising communal issues to divide voters. However, the BJP appears determined to frame the election around national security and demographic concerns as the political contest enters a decisive phase.
