Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with BJP MLAs and MPs in Kolkata to discuss organizational matters and the political situation in West Bengal. His visit, part of the BJP's outreach ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, included sharp criticism of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government, citing corruption and alleged infiltration. Shah also questioned the Chief Minister's stance on illegal immigration and accused the state government of hindering development and border fencing efforts.