Amit Shah vows to block mosque in Bengal

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah told West Bengal police to 'go back' during a campaign speech, escalating political tensions.

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West Bengal, India

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Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 14:50 UTC

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Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has issued a strong political statement, vowing that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not allow a mosque to be built in West Bengal. Shah claimed that West Bengal police were interfering in his campaign event, telling them to "just go back" in a video from the scene. The incident highlights the intense political climate surrounding the ongoing 2026 West Bengal state elections.

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Video shows Shah telling West Bengal police to "go back" during his campaign speech, adding a new dimension to his earlier vow.

e/eineurope · topic · T-06821cycle Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 14:50 UTC · first reported 3d ago