Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a closed-door meeting with senior West Bengal BJP leaders to fine-tune the party’s strategy ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The discussions focused on organisational strengthening, booth-level mobilisation, leadership coordination, and countering the ruling Trinamool Congress
In a key political development ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Union Home Minister and senior BJP strategist Amit Shah met the state’s top BJP leadership to review preparedness and recalibrate the party’s electoral roadmap. The high-level meeting signals the BJP’s intent to intensify its focus on Bengal, a state it considers critical for expanding its national footprint.
According to party sources, the deliberations centred on strengthening grassroots organisation, improving coordination between state and central leadership, and sharpening the party’s narrative against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). Shah is believed to have stressed disciplined messaging, stronger booth-level presence, and effective outreach to key voter segments, including women, youth, and first-time voters.
The meeting also reportedly reviewed recent political developments in the state, assessed performance in past elections, and discussed candidate selection mechanisms. Emphasis was placed on addressing local issues while aligning them with broader national themes.
Key Highlights:
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Focus on booth-level strengthening and cadre mobilisation
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Review of BJP’s electoral performance and organisational gaps
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Strategy to counter TMC’s governance and political narrative
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Stress on leadership coordination and disciplined communication
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Early groundwork for candidate selection and voter outreach
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With the assembly elections approaching, Shah’s engagement underscores the BJP’s push to consolidate gains and mount a stronger challenge in West Bengal.
Sources: Press Trust of India (PTI), ANI, BJP party sources