Mamata Banerjee Attacks BJP Over Funds, Democracy; PM Modi Slams TMC on Infiltration

• West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the Central government of withholding funds for the state during an event attended by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
• Banerjee highlighted her government's investment of over Rs 1,200 crores in 88 fast-track courts and appealed to CJI Surya Kant to protect the Constitution and democracy.
• PM Narendra Modi, in Malda, criticized the TMC for allegedly looting central funds and enabling illegal infiltrators, calling Banerjee a 'firewall'.
• Modi asserted that the TMC's 'hooliganism' would end and promised strict action against infiltration if BJP comes to power.
• TMC responded by accusing PM Modi of spreading 'communal poison' and polarization, questioning the Election Commission and Home Minister Amit Shah on border security.

Why It Matters: Mamata Banerjee and PM Modi exchanged sharp criticisms over state funds, democracy, and infiltration, escalating political tensions.