Why will central forces remain in West Bengal even after assembly elections?
Central forces will remain in West Bengal for an additional 60 days following the assembly elections, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He encouraged voters to participate in the elections without fear of violence from political opponents. Shah expressed confidence in the BJP's victory and outlined the party's agenda, including the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code.
- ▪Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that central forces will stay in West Bengal for 60 more days after the assembly elections.
- ▪A total of 500 CAPF companies will be deployed for post-poll law and order duties, with a record 2,450 central paramilitary companies involved in the elections.
- ▪Shah accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of shielding illegal immigrants and promised to take action against political violence if the BJP comes to power.
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Why will central forces remain in West Bengal even after assembly elections?Standing on an open-top vehicle, Shah greeted supporters and scattered flower petals over the crowds gathered along both sides of the road.Published on: Apr 28, 2026 8:25 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Central forces will remain in West Bengal for 60 more days after assembly polls, union home minister Amit Shah said on Monday, asking voters to vote without fear of “Didi’s goons” in the second and final phase of elections.Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a roadshow in West Bengal's Behala. (PTI)"Brothers and sisters, go and vote on the 29th, do not worry about Didi's (Mamata Banerjee's) goons.
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