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Amit Shah's Bengal Blitz: Siliguri Rally Marks BJP's Election Push

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to West Bengal, with a key political outreach program in Siliguri. He will address two major public rallies combined with party workers' conferences in Barrackpore and Siliguri. This visit marks a shift from his previous organizational focus to direct mass outreach as the BJP ramps up election preparations. The tour follows recent high-profile visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Nitin Nabin to the state.

Key Points: Amit Shah Visits Siliguri for Bengal Election Outreach

  • Shah's two-day West Bengal tour
  • Focus on mass outreach rallies
  • Targeting North & South Bengal
  • Part of BJP's election prep blitz
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HM Shah to visit Siliguri today, focus on mass outreach ahead of Assembly elections

Home Minister Amit Shah holds rallies in Barrackpore & Siliguri to energize BJP workers ahead of crucial West Bengal Assembly elections.

"programmes are aimed at energising grassroots workers and strengthening the party's organisational base - BJP state committee member"

New Delhi, Jan 31

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is in West Bengal on a two-day trip and will visit Siliguri on Saturday for a key political outreach programme, as the party steps up preparations ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections.

As part of his visit, HM Shah will travel to Siliguri in North Bengal, where an important meeting is scheduled to be held at 3 pm on Saturday at the Gosainpur Airport Authority ground in Bagdogra.

On Saturday, HM Shah is scheduled to address two public rallies-cum-party workers' conferences. His first programme will take place in the morning at Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district, an area known as an erstwhile industrial belt. Later in the day, he will address another major rally at Siliguri in Darjeeling district, covering the North Bengal region.

According to BJP sources, workers from four organisational districts or Lok Sabha constituencies - Bangaon, Barasat, Basirhat, and Barrackpore, all located in North 24 Parganas district - will mainly attend the Barrackpore programme. In contrast, party workers from five organisational districts - Siliguri, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar - will be present at the Siliguri event.

A member of the BJP state committee said the programmes are aimed at energising grassroots workers and strengthening the party's organisational base across both North and South Bengal.

This visit marks a shift in focus from HM Shah's previous tour of the state last month. During his earlier visit, he had concentrated entirely on internal organisational activities, with the only public engagement being a press conference. This time, however, Shah's priority will be mass outreach programmes, alongside a review of the party's organisational activities.

The state has witnessed successive high-profile visits this month, beginning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by the BJP's newly-elected president Nitin Nabin, and now Amit Shah, even before the election dates have been officially announced.

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Modi addressed two major political rallies - on January 17 in Malda district and on January 18 at Singur in Hooghly district. Nitin Nabin also undertook a two-day visit from January 27, during which he addressed a public rally at Durgapur in West Burdwan district.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The election machinery is in full swing! Modi ji, then the party president, now Shah ji. It shows how crucial Bengal is for the national political landscape. Interesting to watch.
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Priya S
While political outreach is important, I hope the focus remains on issues that matter to Bengalis - jobs, infrastructure, and preserving our cultural heritage. The rallies should be about substance, not just show.
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Rohit P
Energising grassroots workers is key. The BJP's organisational strength has been its biggest asset. If they can replicate that in Bengal, it will be a very tight contest. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
As an observer, the strategic shift from internal meetings to public rallies is notable. It signals the campaign is moving into its next, more public phase. The concentration on North 24 Parganas and North Bengal seems very calculated.
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Kavya N
Barrackpore needs attention. It was once a thriving industrial area. Hope the leaders talk about reviving manufacturing and creating employment, not just political promises. We need solutions, not just speeches.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I feel this constant parade of central leaders before state elections sometimes overshadows local issues and candidates. The focus should also be on the CM face and the local leadership's vision for Bengal.

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