Will PM Modi Address BJP's Mega Rally in Kolkata Next Month?
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Kolkata, Feb 15 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to speak at a significant rally organized by the West Bengal faction of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata next month.
The exact date for this rally has not yet been determined, but an official announcement is expected shortly after the Holi festival on March 4, as confirmed by a member of the state BJP committee in West Bengal.
"The Election Commission of India is also anticipated to declare the polling dates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections later this year, soon following the Holi celebrations. The date for the Prime Minister's attendance at the rally will be announced concurrently," the state committee member stated.
In preparation for this major event, the state BJP unit plans to conduct parallel 'Ratha Yatras' across various organizational districts to raise awareness about the Kolkata mega rally.
Before the rally at Brigade Parade Ground, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit West Bengal at the end of this month.
"The Union Home Minister will be attending an official event with the Border Security Force. However, he will also lead an organizational meeting with the party's core leadership in West Bengal. No public events are planned for this visit," the state BJP committee member noted.
Additionally, the state leadership is diligently working to finalize the list of recommended candidates for the 294 Assembly constituencies and will forward these recommendations to the central leadership for a final decision.
"This time, the state unit will submit two distinct lists for each constituency: one containing three preferred candidates and another with three candidates that are less favored," the state committee member explained.
Moreover, the state leadership aims to adopt a more systematic approach in nominating candidates by prioritizing individuals from grassroots levels instead of celebrities, especially from the film industry.