Union Home Minister Amit Shah reassured the Matua community in West Bengal, stating the BJP will protect religiously persecuted refugees and that they have no reason to fear. His remarks follow the exclusion of over 5.8 million names from the state's draft electoral rolls, with Matua leaders expressing concern that many affected voters belong to their community. Shah launched the BJP's 'Mission Bengal 2026', emphasizing infiltration and governance issues, and expressed confidence in forming the next state government.