New Delhi’s political corridors are buzzing with sharp criticism from BJP MP Yogendra Chandoliya, who has unleashed a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government. Accusing it of turning a blind eye to illegal infiltration by Rohingya Muslims and Bangladeshi nationals, Chandoliya warned that this unchecked influx poses a grave threat to India’s national security and demographic balance.
Speaking exclusively to reporters, the BJP parliamentarian highlighted how borders in most parts of the country have been fortified and sealed effectively. However, he pointed fingers directly at West Bengal’s porous 600-kilometer frontier with Bangladesh, claiming it remains a free gateway for intruders under Mamata’s watch. ‘Despite nationwide efforts to secure our borders, West Bengal’s negligence allows continuous movement of these infiltrators,’ Chandoliya asserted.
He demanded immediate deportation of all such illegal entrants—be they Rohingya refugees or Bangladeshi citizens—to prevent a dangerous shift in the country’s population demographics. This issue, he emphasized, is not just about security but the very fabric of India’s sovereignty.
Chandoliya didn’t stop there. He turned his guns on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, slamming him for disrespecting Assam’s traditional gamucha scarf and, by extension, the President during an At-Home event at Rashtrapati Bhavan. While every other guest donned the symbolic cloth, Gandhi was the lone exception, a move BJP is framing as a deliberate insult to Northeast India’s sentiments.
‘Nobody has the right to insult anyone’s culture or the President. Northeast people won’t tolerate this,’ Chandoliya remarked, predicting political backlash for Gandhi’s ‘arrogant’ choices. This incident underscores ongoing tensions between national parties over regional sensitivities.
Shifting gears to brighter prospects, the MP expressed optimism about the upcoming Union Budget. Praising the previous one for raising the income tax exemption limit to Rs 12 lakh—bringing relief to the middle class—Chandoliya said the nation eagerly awaits more welfare measures. ‘People expect a budget that fuels growth while easing their daily burdens,’ he concluded, urging the government to deliver on public hopes.
