Elections – BJP Plans Extensive Parivartan Yatra Across Bengal
Elections – The Bharatiya Janata Party has drawn up an extensive two-day campaign schedule across West Bengal as part of its ongoing Parivartan Yatra, with several senior national and state leaders set to address public meetings on March 1 and 2. The outreach drive is being seen as a key step in the party’s preparations for the upcoming elections in the state.
Senior Leaders to Address March 1 Gatherings
The first day of the programme will witness multiple rallies spread across different regions. In Jhargram district, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is slated to speak at a public meeting near the Sarbamangala Temple in the Garbeta Assembly Constituency. The event is also expected to be attended by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, who has been actively involved in the party’s state-level campaign efforts.
On the same day, a large public gathering has been scheduled in Purulia district. Senior leaders Annapurna Devi and Smriti Irani are expected to participate in the Jansabha, along with former West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh. Party sources said the meeting aims to strengthen grassroots mobilisation in the region.
In Nadia district, another key event will take place at Dignagar under the Krishnanagar Dakshin Assembly Constituency. BJP national president JP Nadda is scheduled to address party workers and supporters there. He will be joined by state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar, underscoring the party’s focus on coordinated campaigning between central and state leadership.
Outreach Expands to North Bengal
The Parivartan Yatra will also reach north Bengal on March 1. A public meeting has been planned at Rasmela Math in the Coochbehar Dakshin Assembly Constituency. BJP leader Nitin Nabin is expected to address the gathering in the Siliguri-Cooch Behar belt. State leaders Samik Bhattacharya and Union Minister Nishith Pramanik are also likely to attend the programme, reflecting the party’s attempt to consolidate support in the northern districts.
Party leaders said the meetings are designed to engage both supporters and local workers while highlighting the party’s agenda for governance and development.
High-Profile Meetings Scheduled for March 2
The campaign momentum will continue on March 2 with several prominent figures set to visit south and central Bengal. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a rally at Bhagabatipore in the Raidighi Assembly Constituency under Mathurapur in South 24 Parganas district. State BJP president Sukanta Majumdar will share the stage during the event.
Meanwhile, in the districts of Malda and Uttar Dinajpur, Nitin Nabin and Dilip Ghosh are expected to lead a public meeting at Islampur Court Maidan. Party officials said these gatherings are part of a broader strategy to increase engagement in northern and central parts of the state.
In the Howrah-Hooghly region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address a rally at Joypur Amragori Athletic Club in the Amta Assembly Constituency. Samik Bhattacharya is set to represent the state leadership at the event.
A separate programme in the Burdwan-Birbhum region will feature Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty. Both leaders are expected to address supporters as part of the Parivartan Yatra.
Basirhat Rally and Organisational Planning
Another significant gathering has been planned in Basirhat on March 2. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to speak at Boyarmari Club Ground in the Sandeshkhali Assembly Constituency. Senior state leaders, including Suvendu Adhikari, Shantanu Thakur and Locket Chatterjee, are expected to attend the event.
According to party sources, all public meetings over the two days will be held between 2 pm and 6 pm. Members of Parliament and booth-level workers have been directed to reach their respective venues by 1 pm to ensure proper coordination and smooth conduct of the programmes.
With senior leadership travelling across multiple districts within a short span, the BJP’s Parivartan Yatra is set to intensify political activity in West Bengal ahead of the elections.