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Mamata Banerjee to file legal case against Amit Shah over remarks; Shah doubles down amid Bengal polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she would file a legal case against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over violent remarks made during the Bengal polls campaign. Shah had threatened TMC workers and posted warnings on X, later doubling down on the rhetoric, including references to the counting day on May 4. The events unfold as the first phase of voting took place and the campaign heats up ahead of the state’s assembly elections.
Why It Matters
The exchanges highlight high-stakes political rhetoric ahead of Bengal assembly elections and potential legal action, reflecting tensions between the state’s ruling party and the central government during a critical campaign period.
Timeline
4 Events
Amit Shah doubles down on rhetoric; says TMC tenure ends with May 4 counting day
April 25, 2026
Shah reiterated his threats, saying Mamata didi got upset after the warnings and that there would be a place in jail for those not mending their ways. He asserted that the TMC's tenure would end on May 4, the day of counting votes in Bengal.
Amit Shah posts warning to TMC 'goons' on X, cautions second phase presence
April 25, 2026
Shah posted on X warning Mamata Banerjee's supporters not to come out in the second phase, saying he would hang the goons upside down if they appeared. He also claimed the BJP would win over 110 of the 152 seats in the first phase.
Mamata Banerjee vows to file legal case against Amit Shah over remarks at Hooghly rally
April 25, 2026
At a rally in Hooghly, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said she would file a legal case against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his violent remarks, arguing that such comments are inappropriate for a Home Minister.
First phase Bengal polling held across 152 constituencies with 92.35% turnout
April 23, 2026
The first phase of Bengal assembly elections was conducted across 152 constituencies on Thursday, with a reported turnout of 92.35%.