Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to conduct five consecutive campaign events in West Bengal during the ongoing two-phase Assembly elections. Starting with two public meetings in Birbhum district, the first at Sainthia and the second at Khayrasole, Shah will then address another gathering in Raniganj, West Burdwan district, followed by a roadshow in Durgapur. The day will conclude with an organizational meeting chaired by Shah in Durgapur at 8 p.m.
The busy schedule of Home Minister Shah coincides with a significant Supreme Court hearing on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. The court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, is expected to decide on the eligibility of 27 lakh names that were deleted during the judicial adjudication process for voting in the upcoming polls on April 23 and April 29. The hearing is set to commence at 2.30 p.m.
In preparation for the elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has frozen the voters’ list for the two phases in West Bengal. The fate of the 27 lakh cases deleted during judicial adjudication will be determined by 19 Appellate Tribunals established in the state. The Supreme Court’s decision will ultimately dictate whether these cases can participate in the Assembly elections.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is also engaging in campaign activities, with plans to address three consecutive public meetings in different districts. Additionally, Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee will hold public rallies in Karimpur, Ranaghat, and Baduria districts.
