Amit Shah Campaigns in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Assembly Elections
Elections 2026 Live Updates: Amit Shah to hold five rallies, roadshow in West Bengal today
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to conduct five campaign events in West Bengal today as part of the state's two-phase assembly elections. His schedule includes public meetings in Birbhum and Raniganj, a roadshow in Durgapur, and an organizational meeting, coinciding with a Supreme Court hearing on voter eligibility.
- 01Amit Shah will hold five campaign events in West Bengal today.
- 02His schedule includes public meetings in Birbhum district and Raniganj, West Burdwan district.
- 03A roadshow is planned in Durgapur, also in West Burdwan district.
- 04The events coincide with a Supreme Court hearing on voter eligibility for the upcoming elections.
- 05The two-phase assembly elections are scheduled for April 23 and April 29.
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Today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is actively campaigning in West Bengal as the state prepares for its crucial 2026 Assembly elections. His packed schedule includes two public meetings in Birbhum district, with the first at Sainthia at noon and the second at Khayrasole at 1:15 p.m. Following these, he will address another meeting in Raniganj, located in West Burdwan district, at 2:35 p.m.. Shah will also participate in a roadshow in Durgapur at 4 p.m., before concluding his day with an organizational meeting at 8 p.m. in Durgapur. These campaign activities coincide with a significant hearing at the Supreme Court of India, where a decision is expected regarding the eligibility of 27 lakh voters whose names were deleted during the judicial review process. This ruling will impact the two-phase polling scheduled for April 23 and April 29.
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The outcome of the Supreme Court hearing could significantly affect voter turnout and the election results in West Bengal.
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