Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, June 2, 2025, Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s ongoing visit to West Bengal is not limited to political engagements; it also includes key government programs and strategic administrative discussions. During this state visit, a high-level meeting is scheduled in Kolkata today to address pressing issues concerning law and order, border security, and the implementation of the newly codified Indian Penal Code (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita).
According to official sources, the meeting will take place at a location near the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass around noon and will be chaired by the Union Home Secretary. Senior officials from the state, including the Chief Secretary, the Home Secretary, and the Director General of Police, are expected to be present. The agenda will focus primarily on enhancing border area security, resolving land-related challenges connected to the installation of border fencing, and outlining a structured plan for the rollout of the new legal code across the state.
The Union Home Department is set to present a detailed PowerPoint presentation to the state officials, highlighting the areas that require further administrative attention and intervention. This interaction forms a part of a coordinated effort to align central and state mechanisms for effective governance and security management.
The Union Home Secretary arrived in Kolkata ahead of the meeting to oversee preparations. Home Minister Amit Shah landed at Kolkata airport around 10 p.m. on Saturday. He was welcomed by a large group of BJP supporters and leaders at the airport. Amid cheering crowds, he acknowledged his supporters by halting his motorcade and waving to them. State BJP President Sukanta Majumdar accompanied him on the same flight, and they were later joined by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari during their onward journey from the airport.