West Bengal is set to witness a series of high-profile visits from top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in January, signaling an intensified political focus on the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and former BJP national president JP Nadda are all scheduled to hold crucial meetings and rallies.
Prime Minister's Rally in North Bengal
According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit West Bengal in the third week of January. His itinerary is expected to include a major public rally in the northern part of the state. This visit is seen as a significant move to galvanize the party cadre and connect with voters ahead of the upcoming electoral battles.
Amit Shah's Return for Booth-Level Review
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to return to Kolkata by the end of January. This will be a follow-up to his recently concluded three-day visit to the city. During that visit, Shah delivered a clear directive to state BJP workers, urging them to concentrate all efforts on strengthening the party's booth-level organisation.
A senior Bengal BJP leader revealed that Shah had identified certain organizational weaknesses. "He knows the weaknesses and asked us to focus on booths. He is likely to take stock of the situation when he is back in the city later this month," the leader stated.
JP Nadda Kicks Off the Series of Visits
Kicking off this flurry of political activity, BJP's former national president JP Nadda is scheduled to visit Kolkata on January 8. His agenda is expected to align with the broader party strategy of consolidating grassroots presence and reviewing the political landscape in the state.
These back-to-back visits underscore the BJP's strategic emphasis on West Bengal. The consistent message from the central leadership focuses on micro-level management, indicating a long-term plan to build a robust electoral machinery in the state. The emphasis on booth committees is considered a foundational strategy for the party as it seeks to expand its influence and challenge the ruling Trinamool Congress on its home turf.
