The political atmosphere in West Bengal intensified on the final day of campaigning for the first phase of elections, with sharp exchanges between the BJP and the All India Trinamool Congress. Amit Shah, during a rally, launched a strong verbal attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that her “time is up” and urging her to step down. The remarks drew fierce criticism from TMC leaders, who termed them “foul” and “disrespectful,” accusing the BJP of insulting a woman leader.