Central Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on Saturday night, marking a significant visit aimed at energizing the BJP’s base in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. His agenda for Sunday is packed with various activities, including government functions, organizational meetings, adn a religious ceremony, reflecting the multifaceted approach the BJP is taking to strengthen its foothold in the state.
This visit comes just 48 hours after Prime minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Alipurduar, signaling a concerted effort by the BJP to strategize against the ruling Trinamool Congress. Shah is expected to outline key tactics for the party, focusing on how to effectively counter the TMC’s influence. His day kicks off with the inauguration of a new building at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Rajarhat at 11:15 AM, followed by a party event at the Netaji Indoor Stadium at 2 PM, where local and state-level BJP leaders will gather. Shah is scheduled to return to Delhi on a BSF flight at 5:25 PM, wrapping up a day that could set the tone for the BJP’s campaign in the lead-up to the elections.
