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Modi, Shah, Mamata Ramp Up Bengal Campaign With Rallies Across State

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding three campaign rallies in Haldia, Asansol, and Suri as part of the intense campaigning for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also arriving with a packed schedule featuring a mega rally and a roadshow in West Midnapore district. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has a schedule of five consecutive rallies in the North 24 Parganas district. The two-phase elections are scheduled for April 23 and April 29, with results to be declared on May 4.

Key Points: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee Bengal Poll Rallies Schedule

  • PM Modi's 3 rallies in Haldia, Asansol, Suri
  • Amit Shah's mega rally and roadshow in West Midnapore
  • Mamata Banerjee's five rallies in North 24 Parganas
  • Two-phase polls on April 23 and 29
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Bengal polls: PM Modi to hold three rallies today in Haldia, Asansol, Suri

PM Modi holds 3 rallies in Haldia, Asansol, Suri. Amit Shah and CM Mamata Banerjee also have packed campaign schedules for West Bengal Assembly elections.

"The Prime Minister will start his campaign with his address at a rally in the industrial township of Haldia - Report"

Kolkata, April 9

Amid the hectic campaigning for the two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three consecutive rallies in three districts on Thursday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also arrive in Kolkata on Thursday, with a packed campaign schedule for Friday and Saturday.

The Prime Minister will start his campaign with his address at a rally in the industrial township of Haldia in the East Midnapore district. Thereafter, he will address two other rallies --the first in the industrial township of Asansol in West Burdwan district and the second in Suri in Birbhum district.

Meanwhile, the Union Home Minister is also arriving at Kolkata at night. Although no schedule had been fixed for him for the day after arrival, on Friday, he will address a mega rally at Deba in the West Midnapore district, followed by a roadshow at Kharagpur in the same district.

On Saturday, the Union Home Minister will address two rallies, first at Chhatna in Bankura district and then at Baghmundi in Purulia district.

There will be a packed schedule for the Prime Minister in West Bengal on Saturday. He is slated to address three consecutive campaign rallies in Jangipur in Murshidabad district, Katwa in East Burdwan district, and Balurghat in South Dinajpur district.

The Prime Minister, on April 11, will have a night-stay in Siliguri in the Darjeeling district. The next day, that is on April 12, he is scheduled to participate in a roadshow in Siliguri town.

The Prime Minister started his campaign programme in the state on April 5, addressing a mega rally at Cooch Behar town in Cooch Behar district.

On the other hand, on Thursday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also has a packed schedule with five consecutive rallies at Minakhan, Noyapara, Panihati, Baranagar, and Rajarhat-Gopalpur, all in the North 24 Parganas district.

The two-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal will be on April 23 and April 29. In the first phase, voting will be for 152 Assembly constituencies, and in the second phase, the remaining 142 constituencies will go to the polls. The results will be declared on May 4

- IANS

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Shreya B
It's like a political marathon out there! Both sides going all in. As a Bengali, I just want the campaigning to be peaceful and the focus to be on our future. The voter turnout will be key. All the best to the Election Commission for managing this!
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Amit G
Respectfully, I feel the article just lists schedules. What about the content of the speeches? What are they promising to the people of Bengal? That's what matters. The media should focus more on policy comparisons than just rally locations.
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Priyanka N
Didi is holding five rallies in one day too! This election is truly a high-stakes battle. Hope all this energy translates into better governance afterwards, no matter who wins. Bengal deserves progress and stability. 🤞
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Karthik V
The logistical planning for these back-to-back rallies by top leaders is massive. Security, travel, crowds... kudos to the teams involved. But ultimately, we the common people just want our voices heard and our votes to count for a better tomorrow.
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Michael C
Following Indian politics from abroad. The intensity of Bengal elections is fascinating. Such a diverse state with its own unique political culture. Hope the democratic process is smooth and the outcome reflects the will of the people.

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