West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Kolkata Airport after his arrival past midnight on Friday. Sharing the update on X, Adhikari wrote, Had the honour of personally receiving the Honble Union Home Minister, Shri @AmitShah Ji at the Kolkata Airport after his arrival past midnight. Warmly welcomed him to West Bengal.

He also expressed gratitude to Shah for his “continued guidance” to BJP workers as they prepare for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Adhikari added, We are thankful for his ongoing support in helping the @BJP4Bengal Karyakartas in our efforts to democratically replace the Corrupt and Inefficient TMC Government in the upcoming Assembly Elections. @BJP4India. The West Bengal BJP is set to release its highly anticipated election manifesto on March 28, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in attendance. The event is expected to be a major political occasion, highlighting the party’s vision, priorities, and strategies for the forthcoming Assembly polls.

According to sources, senior BJP leaders, state office-bearers, candidates, and numerous party workers will be present for the manifesto launch. The document is expected to address critical issues such as governance, development, job creation, infrastructure, law and order, and welfare programs for various segments of society. It may also emphasize youth engagement, women’s empowerment, and strengthening rural and urban connectivity across West Bengal.

Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended Inspector Avijit Paul, in charge of Basanti Police Station, with immediate effect. The suspension comes after a violent incident on March 26 in Basanti Bazar, Baruipur Police District, which left several people, including police personnel, injured. West Bengal will hold its Assembly elections in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with vote counting for both phases scheduled on May 4.

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