Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, May 30, 2025, Kolkata : Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to arrive in the state on May 31 for a two-day visit, where he will engage in both government and political activities. Shah’s visit is seen as a significant move ahead of the state assembly elections next year, as well as the upcoming by-elections for the Kaliganj Assembly seat in Nadia district next month.
Shah will be staying at a hotel located on the northern outskirts of Kolkata, near Salt Lake, where he is expected to hold several key meetings. On Sunday, May 31, he will inaugurate a new building for the Central Forensic Laboratory in Rajarhat-Newtown, marking the government portion of his visit. Following that, Shah will attend a political gathering at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, where he is scheduled to meet with BJP leaders and party workers from across the state. The gathering will include district presidents, mandal presidents, and office bearers from the BJP’s grassroots level, showcasing the party’s organizational strength.
Later in the evening, Shah will meet with the state leadership of the BJP at the hotel in Salt Lake for a detailed strategy session. During this meeting, political observers expect Shah to outline the party’s campaign and organizational plans for the forthcoming elections, with a particular focus on addressing issues like anti-incumbency and corruption concerning the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the West Bengal government.
The following day, on June 1, Shah will address a rally of BJP workers at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. This rally is expected to see participation from over 10,000 BJP workers, including all elected MPs and legislators of the party, as confirmed by BJP’s former national secretary, Rahul Sinha. Shah’s rally is anticipated to be a major show of strength for the party as it prepares for both the 2026 state elections and the upcoming by-polls.
Political analysts have noted the significance of the series of visits by top BJP leaders to West Bengal, with Modi’s visit earlier in the month and now Shah’s visit. These tours are seen as key to setting the tone for the BJP’s electoral strategy in the state, where the Trinamool Congress has been the dominant force for years. The party’s leaders are likely to use the upcoming months to bolster their position, particularly as they focus on issues that could resonate with voters, including the growing concerns around corruption and governance.
Shah is expected to return to New Delhi on the evening of June 1, concluding his two-day visit to West Bengal. The BJP’s leadership hopes that these visits will energize its workers and provide a clear roadmap for the party’s electoral campaign in the state.