West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (February 5, 2026) said her government had no objection in providing land for border fencing, but insisted that the Centre must first roll back the “arbitrary” decision to expand the BSF’s jurisdiction in the state from 15 km to 50 km.
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Speaking in the Assembly during discussion on the Governor’s address, Ms. Banerjee rejected allegations by the Centre and the BJP over the State government obstructing border fencing, asserting that land had already been provided to all central organisations and agencies, including the BSF.
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“Land will not be a problem. You will get land. But first, change the arbitrary rule increasing BSF’s jurisdiction from 15 km to 50 km,” she said, reiterating her government’s commitment to national security.
