Amit Shah Steps Up BJP’s Bengal Push Ahead of Assembly Elections
With only a few months left for the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has begun intensifying its ground-level preparations. As part of this strategy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to the state, focusing on energizing party workers, reviewing organizational strength, and fine-tuning the election roadmap across both southern and northern Bengal.
Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on Friday night and is set to follow a tightly packed schedule on Saturday. His visit underscores the party’s urgency to consolidate its position and address key electoral challenges ahead of the crucial polls.
According to a senior BJP leader, Shah will begin his day by addressing a large gathering of party workers in Barrackpore at around 11 a.m. This meeting is aimed at galvanizing grassroots cadres in South Bengal, a region that plays a decisive role in the state’s electoral outcomes. Barrackpore, known for its political vibrancy, has been chosen strategically to send a strong message of mobilization and unity among party workers across the southern districts.
Later in the afternoon, at approximately 2 p.m., Shah will travel to Bagdogra in North Bengal. There, he is scheduled to hold an in-depth organizational meeting with senior party leaders from the region. North Bengal has traditionally been considered a stronghold for the BJP, and the leadership is keen on reinforcing its influence while addressing any gaps in coordination and strategy.
This marks Amit Shah’s second visit to West Bengal within a month. He had previously visited the state on December 30 and 31 last year, during which he participated in both organizational meetings and public events in Kolkata. The frequency of these visits reflects the party’s heightened focus on West Bengal as elections draw closer.
From Barrackpore to Bagdogra: A Focused Election Strategy
Saturday’s engagements highlight a dual approach—motivating party workers on the ground while simultaneously strengthening internal organization. Through these interactions, Shah is expected to review booth-level preparedness, assess feedback from recent political developments, and discuss candidate selection strategies.
The visit is also believed to be centered on constituencies where the BJP either performed strongly in the last election or narrowly missed victory. By closely monitoring these areas, the party aims to convert previous momentum into tangible electoral gains.
As West Bengal moves steadily toward the Assembly elections, Amit Shah’s tour signals the BJP’s intent to leave no stone unturned—blending organizational discipline, regional focus, and cadre mobilization to sharpen its electoral campaign.