Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to participate in a religious event at the ISKCON temple in Mayapur, West Bengal’s Nadia district. Despite his visit coinciding with the state’s upcoming Assembly elections, insiders suggest that Shah is unlikely to make direct political statements during the event. The purpose of his visit is to mark the 152nd holy appearance day of Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, a prominent figure in the Vaishnav tradition.
Shah is scheduled to arrive at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport around 2 p.m. and will then proceed to Mayapur by a special chopper. Accompanied by West Bengal’s Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP leaders, Shah will reach the ISKCON temple premises by a golf cart upon landing. His itinerary includes paying homage to the statue of ISKCON’s founder and participating in various religious ceremonies like Narsingh Puja and Panchayatana Puja.
Upon reaching the main dais of the event at 3 p.m., Shah is expected to deliver a speech starting at 3.20 p.m. While it is anticipated that his address will steer clear of direct political content, observers will be keen to discern any nuanced messages. The focus of the day’s program is on the religious significance of the occasion, emphasizing spiritual observances over political discourse.
