As the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 gathers momentum, the Bharatiya Janata Party has significantly escalated its campaign efforts, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah choosing to remain in the state until April 27—the final day of campaigning for the second phase.
According to party sources, Shah will spend nearly 15 consecutive days in Bengal, barring a brief three-day break for a special parliamentary session, overseeing both campaign activities and strategic planning on the ground.
Having already wrapped up his campaign tour across North Bengal, Shah has now shifted his full attention to the remaining 142 Assembly constituencies, with a particular focus on South Bengal. The BJP’s strategy at this stage is to consolidate its organisational base and expand its influence in key districts where electoral contests are expected to be closely fought.
Since returning from Delhi, Shah has been actively touring districts across the state. However, insiders indicate that his engagements in the coming days will be largely concentrated in South Bengal, reflecting the party’s prioritisation of the region.
Strategy beyond rallies
Beyond public rallies and roadshows, Shah has been deeply involved in behind-the-scenes organisational work. Late Tuesday night, he held a closed-door meeting in Kolkata with party workers and Pravasi (out-of-state) functionaries representing 13 districts across five organisational divisions.
The meeting, which lasted for over four hours, focused on refining strategies for the remaining constituencies. Shah is learnt to have emphasised the need for stronger grassroots mobilisation and robust booth-level management. Specific responsibilities were assigned to Pravasi leaders to ensure coordination and prevent any gaps in execution during polling.