Calcutta High Court Grants Conditional Approval for BJP’s 'Parivartan Yatra' on March 1-2
Synopsis
The Calcutta High Court has granted conditional approval for the BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra', set for March 1-2, amidst upcoming assembly elections. Key leaders, including PM Modi, are expected to participate. The court has imposed restrictions on rally sizes and timings to ensure order.
Key Takeaways
Calcutta High Court grants conditional approval for BJP 's 'Parivartan Yatra'.
Rallies will take place on March 1 and March 2 .
Each rally is limited to 1,000 participants .
Key political figures, including Prime Minister Modi , will participate.
No rallies are scheduled for March 3 and March 4 .
Kolkata, Feb 27 (NationPress) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court granted conditional approval for the BJP’s planned two-day 'Parivartan Yatra' set to take place on March 1 and March 2. The rally will commence from nine distinct locations across West Bengal as part of preparations for the crucial upcoming Assembly elections later this year.
After being denied police clearance for the event, the West Bengal BJP reached out to the Calcutta High Court, where Justice Suvra Ghosh heard the case.
Following the proceedings on Friday, Justice Ghosh issued a conditional approval for the event. She stipulated that each of the nine rallies should not exceed 1,000 participants. Furthermore, she instructed the state police to maintain order and prevent any disturbances during the rallies.
The court also established that the rallies should be held between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
According to sources within the state BJP, the rallies will be conducted in phases on March 1 and March 2, with no events scheduled for March 3 and March 4 due to the upcoming 'Dol Yatra' festival on March 3 and 'Holi' festival on March 4. Activities will resume on March 5 and continue until all 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal are covered,” stated a member of the BJP state committee.
Prominent central leaders from the BJP, including members of the Union Cabinet, are slated to take part in the upcoming yatra. This group includes key figures such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, among others.
At the conclusion of the yatra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to address a significant public rally at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. However, the specific date for the Prime Minister's address in March is yet to be determined.
Point of View
The imposed restrictions highlight the court's intent to balance democratic expression with safety.
NationPress
6 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Parivartan Yatra'?
The 'Parivartan Yatra' is a political rally organized by the BJP in West Bengal aimed at mobilizing support ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
When will the rallies take place?
The rallies are scheduled for March 1 and 2, 2023, with no events on March 3 and 4 due to local festivals.
What are the restrictions imposed by the court?
The court has restricted each rally to a maximum of 1,000 participants and set the timings from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Who are some of the prominent leaders participating?
Key leaders include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other central ministers.
Where will the final rally take place?
The final rally is expected to be held at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, with the date yet to be finalized.
