Amit Shah Cancels March Visit to Bengal Due to Eid Festivities

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, March 24, 2025, Kolkata :  Union Home Minister Amit Shah has canceled his scheduled visit to Bengal at the end of March, citing the upcoming Eid festival. The announcement was made by West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday. Shah was originally set to visit the state on March 29 and hold a series of meetings with party leaders and workers throughout March 30. However, there were no plans for a public rally during this trip.

With the 2026 elections approaching, the BJP is intensifying its efforts to strengthen its position in Bengal. Shah’s visit was seen as a crucial step in strategizing for the upcoming electoral battle. However, in a statement, Majumdar clarified, "Amit Shah's visit to Bengal in March has been canceled. Eid is on the 31st, and he has decided to postpone his visit in honor of the festival. We will inform everyone about his revised schedule soon. Many central leaders will visit Bengal in the coming days as part of our election preparations."

Meanwhile, the BJP’s organizational elections in Bengal are also underway. Commenting on the party's internal restructuring, Majumdar stated, "BJP is an organizational party. Most district presidents have already been announced. Presidential elections in 18 districts are still pending, but the remaining district presidents will be announced very soon."

While Shah’s visit has been postponed, the BJP remains active in its efforts to strengthen its base in Bengal ahead of the crucial elections.