Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, September 4, 2025, Kolkata : In a significant development for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, state president Shamik Bhattacharya has officially launched the ‘Karyakarta Darbar’ at the party’s historic headquarters at 6 Muralidhar Sen Lane. The initiative, designed to bridge the gap between the party leadership and its workers, is aimed at addressing the concerns of BJP members at the grassroots level.
For years, the BJP’s state office was located at Muralidhar Sen Lane, a hub for party activities in Kolkata. However, the headquarters shifted to Sector 5 in Bidhannagar some years ago, though the address in official documents still references the old location at Muralidhar Sen Lane. Despite the physical shift, the old office continues to hold sentimental value for many in the party.
From Wednesday, Shamik Bhattacharya is beginning his ‘Karyakarta Darbar’ at the Muralidhar Sen Lane office, a move designed to reconnect with workers on a personal level. The initiative will see the state president sitting at the old headquarters once a week to engage with party workers, listen to their grievances, and find ways to resolve their issues. Bhattacharya is expected to be present every Wednesday at 2 p.m. to personally meet with party members, hear their concerns, and offer solutions.
Although the program was initially planned to start on September 1, delays in the renovation of the office and the absence of a newly-formed state committee led to a rescheduling of the event. However, despite the delays, the BJP has officially announced the program on its social media platforms, confirming that Bhattacharya will be at the Muralidhar Sen Lane office on September 3 at 2 p.m. to meet with workers.
Sources within the party suggest that the ‘Karyakarta Darbar’ will serve as a regular weekly engagement, ensuring direct communication between the party leadership and its workers. This program is part of Bhattacharya’s broader effort to strengthen the party’s roots in Bengal and address the concerns of its dedicated cadres.
While the state office in Bidhannagar has become the operational center for the BJP in Bengal, Muralidhar Sen Lane remains an important symbol of the party’s historical presence in the state. The revival of activities at this location is seen as a way to re-establish the BJP’s connection with its grassroots workers in the heart of Kolkata. The initiative marks a new phase in the party’s outreach efforts as it seeks to enhance communication and problem-solving within its ranks.
As Bhattacharya begins this new chapter of direct engagement with BJP workers, political observers are closely watching how the party will continue to build momentum ahead of future elections in West Bengal.