Launching a fierce campaign ahead of the West Bengal elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of sheltering infiltrators and running “syndicate raj”, while asserting that a BJP government would bring an end to corruption, extortion and political violence in West Bengal.Addressing public rallies in Chhatna, Onda and Baghmundi, Shah alleged that illegal infiltrators had been settled on forest land for political gains, and had become part of the TMC’s “vote bank”.He asserted that a BJP government, if formed, would take strict action against such individuals and “remove infiltrators from the whole of Bengal”. He further promised a crackdown on what he described as entrenched syndicate networks and extortion rackets affecting infrastructure and development projects across the state.Shah accused the ruling party of diverting development funds meant for rural Bengal and alleged that corruption under the current government had deprived youth of job opportunities. He said a BJP administration would ensure recovery of misappropriated funds and provide age relaxation to affected unemployed youth.Escalating his attack, Shah claimed that violence against BJP workers would be investigated and those responsible behind it would be “held accountable” after a change in government. He also alleged that more than 300 BJP workers had been killed under the TMC rule.On governance promises, Shah said a BJP government would implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to ensure “one law for all”, and vowed to restore law and order in the state.Taking a dig at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Shah accused her of staging victimhood while dismissing claims that the BJP leadership was “outsider-led”, asserting that the party’s chief ministerial face in Bengal would be a Bengali leader.Referring to incidents of crime against women, Shah cited the RG Kar case and the Sandeshkhali episode, alleging that women in Bengal had been subjected to injustice and exploitation over the years. He accused the TMC of turning a blind eye to such incidents and promised that those responsible would face legal consequences under a BJP government.Issuing a strong warning to alleged political opponents, Shah said that “goons” would not be allowed to disrupt elections and urged voters to participate without fear, stating that adequate security arrangements had been made by the Election Commission and central forces for polling days. He asserted that law and order would be strengthened if the BJP comes to power, ensuring strict action against those involved in violence or intimidation during polls.