'Cut Amit Shah’s Head...': Mahua Moitra's Shocker On Infiltration, BJP Says 'Disgusting'

Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 16:08 IST

Mahua Moitra of Trinamool Congress sparked outrage with remarks against Amit Shah over Bangladeshi infiltration, drawing sharp BJP criticism.

Mahua Moitra and Amit Shah. (File)

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra triggered a massive political row on Thursday after she made derogatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

While speaking to reporters about the infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants into the Indian territory, the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha MP brazenly said that Amit Shah must be beheaded and his severed head should be placed on the table for display.

“If India’s borders can’t be protected, if infiltrators are entering in hundreds, disrespecting our women, taking over our lands, then it is your duty to cut Amit Shah’s head and put it on the table," Moitra said.

She further demanded accountability from the Centre over the infiltration, claiming that the Prime Minister has himself admitted that infiltrators are entering and insulting the women’s dignity. “Whose fault is it? Is it ours, or is it your fault?" she asked.

Her statements directly blamed the central leadership for the rising concerns over illegal immigration, particularly in border states like West Bengal.

BJP Reacts

Her brazen remarks sparked strong reactions from the BJP, with party leader Pradeep Bhandari saying that such remarks are “beyond politics, pure hate speech, drenched in venom."

In a post on X, he said, “Disgusting, Disgraceful! That line from Mahua Moitra is beyond politics, it is pure hate speech, drenched in venom. Her level has stooped this low under able guidance by Mamata Banerjee’s TMC!" he said.

Infiltration A Major Concern

The remarks came at a time when the Modi government has launched an operation to remove illegal immigrants from Bangladesh who are living in India. Union government data accessed by CNN-News18 showed that exfiltration in the first half of this year stood at 3,536, almost thrice the number from 1,049 in 2024.

In Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Assam, police have started a crackdown in unauthorised colonies and detained a number of people for being illegal immigrants.

Infiltration from Bangladesh continues to be a cause of concern. However, data suggests a slight fall from previous years. Till July 15, 2025, 1,372 infiltrators were apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF). In 2024, the number was 2,425.

“Incidents of detention have led to more illegal Bangladeshis crossing over on their own from India using the unfenced sections of the border. Some were handed over by BSF and accepted by BGB after scrutiny," a BSF official said.

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