Amit Shah Visits Patna, Asserts NDA Will Win Bihar in 2025
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Synopsis
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived in Patna for a two-day visit to rally support for the NDA ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Shah's agenda includes meetings with BJP leaders and public events aimed at energizing party workers.
Key Takeaways
- Amit Shah's visit is aimed at boosting NDA's chances in Bihar's upcoming elections.
- The goal is to secure 225 seats in the 2025 Assembly polls.
- Shah emphasizes the importance of grassroots mobilization.
- Two significant public events are scheduled during his visit.
- The visit marks the unofficial start of the NDA's election campaign.
Patna, March 30 (NationPress) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Patna late Saturday for his two-day visit to Bihar, during which he is scheduled to meet leaders of the BJP-led NDA, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and address several public events.
This visit by the Union Home Minister aims to energize the BJP and its NDA allies ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections set to occur later this year.
Upon landing in Bihar, Amit Shah took to his official X account, stating: "Under the leadership of Modi ji, the NDA government in Bihar has become a benchmark for public welfare and effective governance. Today, I had an extensive discussion with the Ministers, MLAs, and senior officials of the @BJP4Bihar in the Bihar government. Once again, the NDA government will be established in Bihar."
The Union Home Minister received a warm welcome at the Patna airport from senior BJP leaders.
Following his arrival, Home Minister Shah proceeded to the BJP office in Patna for a meeting with local leaders.
Amit Shah convened a meeting with Union ministers, MPs, state Ministers, and MLAs, underlining the objective of securing 225 seats for the NDA in the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls.
BJP MP and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad informed IANS, "More individuals will be visiting Bihar, and there has to be a surge in influence to create new enthusiasm across the nation. The BJP has succeeded in Assembly polls in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Delhi. The winning streak of the BJP will continue..."
Reflecting on Amit Shah's trip to Bihar, the former Union Minister added: "This is an organizational meeting centered on the upcoming elections. Discussions will encompass all MLAs and MPs, along with core committee members..."
Regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Bihar, Union Minister Giriraj Singh remarked to IANS, "The Home Minister's arrival brings joy throughout the state, especially among party workers. Known as the Chanakya of the BJP organization, his presence naturally invigorates the cadre..."
BJP MP Shahnawaz Hussain told IANS: "There’s a wave of excitement in Bihar as Amit Shah arrives! Whenever he visits Bihar, an NDA storm is set in motion. There’s an atmosphere of enthusiasm and celebration among all party workers..."
BJP MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal conveyed to IANS, "The Union Home Minister, who also embodies a modern-day Chanakya in politics, is poised to make a significant impact with today’s critical meeting in Bihar. With elections approaching, his visit now is highly strategic. Not just one, but multiple high-level meetings will take place, beginning with discussions with MLAs, MPs, and Ministers, followed by another important assembly..."
BJP MP Dharmshila Gupta told IANS, "We (BJP) have gained renewed energy and will thoroughly reach the booth level. Our target is the booth..."
She added: "Today, on the sacred land of Buddha and the holy soil of Patna, we are privileged to welcome our esteemed Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah. With great enthusiasm, the senior leaders, dedicated workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the sisters of the Mahila Morcha stand here with flowers and garlands to extend a warm welcome to him. We wholeheartedly greet and honor him..."
BJP MP Pradeep Kumar Singh told IANS, "We will win the elections, but the key is to achieve a massive victory. Amit Shah has provided strategic guidance on how to reach this goal. Following his advice, our party (BJP) workers will reach every village, every household, and every booth to ensure NDA's victory with a resounding majority..."
Union Minister Raj Bhushan Nishad told IANS, "You all know this is an election year, and during this crucial period, organizational strengthening and strategic guidance are essential..."
Amit Shah's visit, the first since last year's parliamentary elections, is viewed as the unofficial launch of the NDA's campaign with a goal of winning 225 out of 243 seats.
Home Minister Shah will address a public meeting in Gopalganj on Sunday, a significant political event aimed at mobilizing the party's grassroots.
His agenda includes two official events on Sunday – one in Patna and another in Gopalganj.
At Bapu Sabhagar, he will speak at a state-level cooperative conference attended by 6,950 representatives from various cooperative sectors, including PACS, fisheries, dairy, and vegetable growers. He is expected to announce initiatives worth Rs 903 crore for the cooperative and home departments.
In Gopalganj, before addressing the public, Home Minister Shah will distribute 100 micro-ATMs to ‘bank mitras' of Bihar State Cooperative Bank and launch several local initiatives, including a makhana processing center in Darbhanga.
Both events align with the UN-declared International Cooperative Year 2025, and Home Minister Shah will also unveil a web portal dedicated to cooperative activities.
Regarding Amit Shah's anticipated meeting with CM Nitish Kumar, JD(U) acting president Sanjay Kumar Jha stated, "Amit Shah will meet the CM at his official residence on Sunday."
State BJP Chief Dilip Jaiswal added that Amit Shah is expected to return from Gopalganj around 3 p.m. and hold a joint meeting with NDA leaders before heading back to Delhi.
After arriving in Patna, the Union Home Minister visited the BJP state headquarters for discussions with Union and state ministers, MLAs, MLCs, and party office bearers.
