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Amit Shah Prays at Dakshineswar Temple Ahead of Bengal BJP Meet

Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata on Friday. Shah is in the city as the Central Observer for the election of the BJP legislative party leader in West Bengal. BJP MP Rahul Sinha criticized the opposition for claiming that central ministers would not be able to visit the state after May 4. The BJP secured a historic 206 seats in the West Bengal assembly elections, forming its first government in the state.

Key Points: Amit Shah in Kolkata: Temple Visit Before BJP Meet

  • Amit Shah visits Dakshineswar Kali Temple
  • BJP central observer for Bengal legislative party meeting
  • Rahul Sinha criticizes opposition claims
  • BJP forms first government in West Bengal with 206 seats
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Amit Shah prays at Kolkata's Dakshineswar Kali Temple ahead of Bengal BJP legislature party meeting

Amit Shah offers prayers at Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata as BJP central observer for Bengal legislative party meeting.

Amit Shah prays at Kolkata's Dakshineswar Kali Temple ahead of Bengal BJP legislature party meeting
"Those arrogant people who said that Amit Shah or any central minister would not be able to come here after the 4th, see today Amit Shah has come here. - Rahul Sinha"

Kolkata, May 8

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday offered prayers at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Shah arrived in Kolkata earlier today as the Central Observer for the election of the legislative party leader in West Bengal.

Meanwhile, BJP MP Rahul Sinha took a swipe at the opposition and said those who claimed that Amit Shah or any Union Minister would not be able to visit the state after May 4 had been proven wrong.

"Those arrogant people who said that Amit Shah or any central minister would not be able to come here after the 4th, see today Amit Shah has come here. And those who said such things are sitting at home," Rahul Sinha said.

He further added, "The leader will be decided in the legislature party meeting, and everything will be clear by 6 pm."

Sources further indicate that ahead of the BJP Legislative Party meeting, Shah will hold detailed deliberations with party leaders regarding the upcoming oath-taking ceremony in the state. Discussions are also expected to cover the contours of the new cabinet, including its composition, key portfolios, and overall governance priorities.

Shah was appointed as the BJP's central observer for West Bengal, with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi serving as the central co-observer.

Along with this, Union Minister JP Nadda has been designated as the central observer for the election of the leader of the party's legislative party in Assam, with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini as the central co-observer.

BJP created history in the assembly polls results, with the party slated to form its first government in West Bengal and the party-led NDA scoring a hat-trick of victories in Assam.

As per the latest data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the BJP has secured 206 seats out of 294 seats in West Bengal, outperforming its 77-seat tally in the 2021 Assembly elections. Trinamool Congress, which swept the last assembly poll by winning 212 seats, finished a distant second with 80 seats.

- ANI

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Priya S
Temple visits by politicians are fine, but I hope this isn't just a photo op. The real test will be what governance BJP delivers in Bengal. Mamata Banerjee had her flaws but she also connected with people. Let's see if Shah and the party can address unemployment and industrial growth.
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Arvind M
Rahul Sinha's comment about "arrogant people sitting at home" is spot on! TMC leaders were saying no central minister would dare to come after the results. But Amit Shah ji came and prayed at Kali temple - what a message! The political landscape has changed completely in Bengal.
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Neha J
I'm a bit skeptical honestly. BJP winning in Bengal is one thing, but can they actually govern? The party has no real organizational base here beyond a few leaders. Sandeshkhali and women's safety issues were what got them votes. I hope they don't forget those promises now that they've won. 🙏
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David E
Interesting to see Amit Shah at Dakshineswar. As someone looking from outside, this seems like classic political symbolism. But 206 seats is a massive mandate. The real question is whether this will bring genuine change or just more of the same politics with a different party.

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