BJP Plans Star-Studded Leader Line-up for Durga Puja
BJP plans major presence in West Bengal with potential visits from PM Modi and Amit Shah to prominent Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for a massive presence during this year's Durga Puja festivities in West Bengal. In a strategic move, the party is planning to deploy its highest-ranking leadership to participate in the grand celebrations, with several top leaders expected to visit prominent puja pandals across Kolkata.
High-Profile Visits on the Cards
According to party sources, the BJP has drafted an ambitious itinerary that could see Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah joining the festivities. The party is also looking to involve BJP national president Nitin Nabin to ensure a strong leadership presence throughout the state's most significant festival.
The West Bengal unit of the BJP has already initiated groundwork for these potential visits. One of the most anticipated plans involves a possible visit by the Prime Minister to a Durga Puja pandal being organized at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While the official schedule for the Prime Minister is yet to be finalized, the party remains optimistic about receiving confirmation shortly.
Seeking Presence on Mahalaya
The party's outreach strategy is timed to coincide with the most auspicious moments of the festival. Key details of the proposed plan include:
- Mahalaya Celebrations: The BJP organization has formally requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence at a Durga Puja programme in Kolkata on Mahalaya, the day that marks the commencement of the festivities.
- Amit Shah's Participation: A request has also been extended to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to attend a pandal programme in Kolkata. Sources suggest that Shah has informally indicated his willingness to join the celebrations.
- State-wide Outreach: BJP national president Nitin Nabin is scheduled to visit various pandals, participating in celebrations across different parts of West Bengal.
These proposed visits are part of a broader effort by the BJP to ensure that its senior leadership is deeply integrated into the cultural and religious fabric of the Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal.