Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to stay in West Bengal till April 27 as the Bharatiya Janata Party intensifies its campaign strategy ahead of the crucial Assembly elections.
Party sources said Shah’s extended visit underlines the BJP’s high-stakes approach to the Bengal battle, with a focus on strengthening booth-level management, reviewing organisational preparedness, and energising party workers on the ground. During his stay, he is expected to hold multiple meetings with state leaders, core committee members, and district-level functionaries.
Apart from closed-door strategy sessions, Shah is also likely to address public rallies across key constituencies, aiming to consolidate support and sharpen the party’s messaging against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). His speeches are expected to target issues such as governance, corruption, and law and order, which the BJP has consistently raised during the campaign.
The visit comes at a critical juncture, just days before the first phase of polling, when political parties are making their final push to reach voters. Shah’s presence is expected to boost the morale of BJP workers and provide strategic direction in closely contested seats.
Meanwhile, the TMC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, continues its aggressive campaign, highlighting welfare schemes and development initiatives while countering the BJP’s allegations.
Political observers note that Shah’s prolonged stay indicates the central leadership’s direct involvement in managing the campaign in West Bengal, which remains one of the most fiercely contested political arenas in the country.
With both the BJP and TMC stepping up their efforts, the coming days are expected to witness intense campaigning, sharp rhetoric, and strategic manoeuvres as the state heads into a high-voltage electoral battle.
