Amit Shah Likely To Visit Bengal On May 31, May Tour Border Area On June 1
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With the West Bengal assembly elections slated for 2026, the visits of top BJP leaders are being seen as a major morale booster for the party’s state unit
Alipurduar, located near the strategic ‘Chicken’s Neck’ corridor, is a geopolitically crucial region, lending significance to Shah’s visit to the border area. (PTI)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to visit West Bengal on May 31. According to sources, Shah will visit a border area on June 1 for an administrative programme and is scheduled to attend a party event in Kolkata thereafter.
His visit comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled programme in Alipurduar on May 29. Political experts believe that the timing and sequence of these high-profile visits carry significant political implications.
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Alipurduar, located near the strategic ‘Chicken’s Neck’ corridor, is a geopolitically crucial region, lending significance to Shah’s visit to the border area, given the current geopolitical climate.
With the West Bengal assembly elections slated for 2026, the visits of top BJP leaders are being seen as a major morale booster for the party’s state unit. Local BJP leaders told News18, “Their presence is always a big boost for us. This time, the mood before 2026 is completely different. The presence of Modi-ji and Shah-ji will energise us. India has shown that this is a new Bharat where, if needed, the country can take an aggressive stance. This message will greatly motivate us."
Party insiders also say that issues such as demographic changes in Bengal and recent violence in Murshidabad are likely to be emphasised during the 2026 campaign.
Taking a dig at the visit, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said: “Whenever elections approach, top leaders start political tourism. This will have no impact on the common people. They will vote for Mamata Banerjee again."
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May 24, 2025, 08:58 IST
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