PM Modi's Grand Address at Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Siliguri Today
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New Delhi, April 12 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to deliver a significant address at the grand ‘Vijay Sankalp Sabha’ in Siliguri, West Bengal, today at 1 p.m. This event is a pivotal part of the ongoing election campaign as the state prepares for two-phase Assembly polls later this month.
The rally is anticipated to attract a substantial crowd, with enthusiastic party supporters and local residents expected to converge in large numbers as the campaign momentum builds across the region.
This gathering is part of an extensive outreach initiative by the BJP, aimed at fortifying its influence in the area.
Previously, the Prime Minister had addressed three major campaign rallies in various districts of West Bengal on the same day. Following these engagements, he participated in a vibrant roadshow in Bagdogra, located near Siliguri in the Darjeeling district, on Saturday evening.
As the Prime Minister’s convoy traversed the streets, thousands of onlookers lined the route, chanting slogans such as “Modi-Modi” and “Jai Shree Ram.” The atmosphere was electric as supporters turned out in droves to catch a glimpse of their leader.
Initially, PM Modi was spotted sitting at the front of his vehicle next to the driver, waving to the cheering crowd. Later, he leaned out of the vehicle window, greeting supporters while holding a replica of the BJP’s electoral symbol, the lotus. This direct engagement further invigorated the crowd, inciting louder and more spirited chants.
The BJP has embarked on an ambitious campaign strategy in West Bengal, organizing over 500 rallies and public meetings to galvanize voters ahead of the elections. The party is deploying its senior central leadership alongside key state figures in what is being described as one of its most assertive electoral campaigns in recent years.
In addition to the rallies, the BJP plans to initiate daily press conferences starting April 15, coinciding with Poila Baisakh. Each session will spotlight specific elements of the party's manifesto, emphasizing welfare initiatives, cultural identity, and developmental agendas, including agricultural reforms, women’s empowerment, and infrastructure enhancement.