Bihar BJP state president Dr. Dilip Jaiswal stated that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is visiting Bihar for the first time since the Lok Sabha elections. He will be in Bihar for two days.
Patna: Amidst the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah's two-day visit is expected to increase political activity. Bihar BJP state president Dr. Dilip Jaiswal announced that this is Amit Shah's first visit to Bihar after the Lok Sabha elections. This visit has generated enthusiasm among BJP workers and stirred the opposition camp.
Back-to-Back Meetings in Patna
Amit Shah will arrive in Patna at 8 pm on Friday. From the airport, he will directly proceed to the state BJP office for a crucial meeting with party officials, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and ministers. After the first meeting concludes at 9:30 pm, he will participate in a meeting of the BJP state committee. Discussions will continue late into the night, finalizing the election strategy for Bihar.
Amit Shah will stay in Patna on Saturday night and participate in a Cooperation Department program at Bapu Sabhagar on Sunday morning. From there, he will proceed to Gopalganj to address a large public gathering. A huge turnout of BJP supporters is anticipated at this rally.
Announcement of ₹823 Crore Schemes
At Bapu Sabhagar, Amit Shah will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for schemes worth ₹823 crore related to the Cooperation Department. This includes the inauguration of projects worth ₹532 crore and the laying of foundation stones for projects worth ₹291 crore. Additionally, he will distribute micro-ATMs to 100 cooperative societies and address 7000 cooperative society representatives. Prominent schemes include ₹111.18 crore from the Cooperation Department and five projects worth ₹421.41 crore from the Urban Development Department.
On Sunday evening, Shah will return to Patna and participate in a crucial NDA meeting at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence. This meeting will focus on preparations for the Bihar elections and strengthening the NDA alliance. Top NDA leaders will also attend this meeting.
Political Message for the Elections
This visit aims to strategically benefit the BJP in the upcoming Assembly elections. The government will attempt to highlight its achievements through cooperative schemes and development projects. Shah will also directly engage with the public through the Gopalganj rally, which could further heat up the election atmosphere.
Extensive security arrangements have been made in Patna and Gopalganj in view of Amit Shah's visit. Police personnel have been deployed at every location, from the airport to the event venues. Security has also been tightened around the Chief Minister's residence in anticipation of the NDA meeting.
Amit Shah's visit is not only boosting the morale of BJP workers but also posing a challenge to the opposition. This visit, amidst deliberations on the BJP's strategy and election issues, could bring a new turn to Bihar's politics. This pre-election power show by Amit Shah could prove to be a lifeline for the BJP.