Amit Shah In Bengal HIGHLIGHTS: Shah Addresses Press Conference In Birbhum, Hits At Mamata-Led TMC Over Attack On Nadda's Convoy
Amit Shah West Bengal Rally Live: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Viswa Bharati University. He addressed the students and faculty of the university and expressed gratitude to 'Gurudev' Rabindranath Tagore for holding on to India's culture and democracy at Shanti Niketan . Shah will also hold a roadshow in Bolpur. On his Day 1 visit to Bengal, the HM got to parade 13 new faces who had joined his party, the most important of them being former West Bengal cabinet minister Suvendu Adhikari.
ABP News Bureau Last Updated: 20 Dec 2020 08:33 PM
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Kolkata: Strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP)'s campaign ahead of 2021 Assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday for his two-day visit...More
Kolkata: Strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP)'s campaign ahead of 2021 Assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday for his two-day visit to the state."Reached Kolkata! I bow to this revered land of greats like Gurudev Tagore, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar & Syama Prasad Mookerjee," Shah Tweeted.The Union Home Minister is scheduled to address roadshows and attend public rallies in two western districts of Bengal - Midnapore, and Birbhum - during his two-day visit.Speculations over dissident Trinamool Congress heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari joining the BJP during Shah's rally in Midnapore are rife.Shah will arrive in the Midnapore district on Saturday and he is proposed to visit the Ramkrishna Mission and Siddheshwari Kali temple in the district. In the evening, he will address a political rally. In between, Shah will have lunch at a farmer's residence at Belijuri village in Midnapore.After his day's programme, the Union minister will return to Kolkata and is likely to have a meeting with his party colleagues at a hotel in Kolkata's Rajarhat.On Sunday, Shah will be in Bolpur in Birbhum district. He will visit the Visva Bharati University and is slated to have lunch at a Bengali folk singer's house.A roadshow in Birbhum has also been scheduled for Sunday. The Union Home Minister is expected to interact with the locals and visit farmers' households in the district.
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Political violence is at its peak in Bengal. More than 300 BJP workers have been killed and there has been no progress in investigation of the deaths: Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah
Bengal stands on 20th in industrial growth out of 32 in India and its CAGR stands just 5.74% today. The growth rate in service sector in 5.8% and it stands on 28th. FDI in Bengal continues to stand at just 1% from 2011 till date. There's no space to fall below! TMC govt can count that as an achievement: Amit Shah during press conference
In the 1950s, 70% of pharma production of India was done in Bengal. Today, it has fallen to a meager 7%! Bengal's jute industry has also weakened significantly: Amit Shah
The way TMC workers attacked our national president during his Bengal tour, BJP condemns it & I condemn it too personally. BJP believes that in a democracy everyone should have the right to voice their views: Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah
Amit Shah Addresses Press Conference In Birbhum, Hits At Mamata-Led TMC Over Attack On Nadda's Convoy
TMC MP Derek O'Brien Launches Counter-Attack Against HM Amit Shah
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien took to Twitter to call out seven claims made by Shah as being "7 pieces of concocted, false info" and presented counter-points to each. "#FactCheck of the speech made in Bengal by the henchman of the “tourist gang”. 7 pieces of concocted, false info in one speech. Actually, by his standards, quite low!" O'Brien wrote.
Amit Shah, in his speech on Saturday, had questioned Mamata Banerjee as to which was her original party in response to allegations of BJP poaching members of other political parties.
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien took to Twitter to call out seven claims made by Shah as being "7 pieces of concocted, false info" and presented counter-points to each. "#FactCheck of the speech made in Bengal by the henchman of the “tourist gang”. 7 pieces of concocted, false info in one speech. Actually, by his standards, quite low!" O'Brien wrote.
Amit Shah, in his speech on Saturday, had questioned Mamata Banerjee as to which was her original party in response to allegations of BJP poaching members of other political parties.
Speaking exclusively to ABP Network, BJ Bengal President Kailash Vijavargiya said that the participation in the roadshow proves that people want Mamata's tyranny to end soon, the change will come and BJP will be victorious in the upcoming elections.
Amit Shah held a massive roadshow at the Bolpur rally. The Home Minister said that he had never witnessed such great roadshow in his entire life. Shah said that such huge participation shows that the people of Bengal want a change from Mamata Didi and from the infiltration of people from Bangladesh.
Amit Shah held a massive roadshow at the Bolpur rally. The Home Minister said that he had never witnessed such great roadshow in his entire life. Shah said that such huge participation shows that the people of Bengal want a change from Mamata Didi and from the infiltration of people from Bangladesh.
Amit Shah held a massive roadshow at the Bolpur rally. The Home Minister said that he had never witnessed such great roadshow in his entire life. Shah said that such huge participation shows that the people of Bengal want a change from Mamata Didi and from the infiltration of people from Bangladesh.
Amit Shah has lunch with Bengali Folk Singer Basudev Baul at his residence. Amit Shah will next hold a massive rally at Bolpur.
This is an auspicious day for me that I got the opportunity to pay tribute to honorable Rabindranath Tagore who preached the Indian culture in the entire world. Gurudev Tagore was someone who inspired both Netaji and Gandhi. Through Viswa Bharati And Shanti Niketan Gurudev protected the Indian culture, knowledge, and literature. He was the only one who wrote the National Anthem for 2 countries. Gurudev's ideology and heritage is here at Shanti Niketan and one can understand what vision he held for India: Amit Shah at Visva Bharati University.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to hold a meeting with Viswa-Bharati University vice-chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty and members of the faculty. Shah will also address the students of the University and will hold a mega rally at Bolpur.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to hold a meeting with Viswa-Bharati University vice-chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty and members of the faculty. Shah will also address the students of the University and will hold a mega rally at Bolpur.
TMC has raked up the issue of posters showing Amit Shah's image above Tagore's during Shah's visit to Visva-Bharati University. Referring to posters put up by BJP where Amit Shah's image is above Tagore, TMC leader and Bengal Minister Subrata Mukherjee said BJP has insulted Tagore.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid floral tributes to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore at Rabindra Bhawan in Shanti Niketan after landing in Birbhum from Kolkata on Sunday. Shah will visit the Rabindra Hall and pay tribute to Tagore's chair after which he will address the university students.
West Bengal BJP Chief Dilip Ghosh has said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Bengal every month and stay there during his visit.
"Amit Shah's visit frequency will be increased from 2021. He will stay seven days a month in Bengal," said state BJP president Dilip Ghosh.
"Amit Shah's visit frequency will be increased from 2021. He will stay seven days a month in Bengal," said state BJP president Dilip Ghosh.
Amit Shah is shortly expected to leave from Kolkata for Birbhum where he will be visiting the Viswa-Bharati University in Bolpur. After paying tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and other cultural events, Shah will inaugurate the Vivekanand Sarani road which will be followed by an address to the faculty of the university.
On Day 1 of his Bengal Vist, Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah expressed confidence that BJP will form government in West Bengal with more than 200 seats. He alleged the Mamata Banerjee government was steeped in corruption resulting in the alienation of the masses.
After issuing a warning to Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of such a tsunami of defections from "Trinamool" Congress ahead of the state Assembly polls that by the end of it she would left all alone, HM Shah will hold a massive roadshow in Bengal and will interact with the people making inroads for BJP.
By the time elections arrive, Mamata will be left all alone: Amit Shah
Hitting out at the Mamata Banerjee government over continued political violence in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday claimed there will be more desertions to the BJP from the TMC and that the West Bengal chief minister will be be left alone in her party by the time elections arrive.
Taking a swipe at the TMC over a string of desertions ahead of the assembly elections, the BJP leader said, "By the time elections arrive, Mamata Banerjee will be left alone in her party."
Hitting out at the Mamata Banerjee government over continued political violence in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday claimed there will be more desertions to the BJP from the TMC and that the West Bengal chief minister will be be left alone in her party by the time elections arrive.
Taking a swipe at the TMC over a string of desertions ahead of the assembly elections, the BJP leader said, "By the time elections arrive, Mamata Banerjee will be left alone in her party."
I'm told that Suvendu said Trinamool Congress (TMC) did nothing for the last 10 years. If TMC had done nothing is last 10 years why were you silent? It's unfortunate. Today there will be a gala evening for TMC workers as we're free from virus now: Former WB Minister Madan Mitra
Suvendu Adhikari writes an open letter to Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers asking them to join hands and start a new beginning. The letter states, "Our fight is to restore West Bengal to its glory."
HM Amit Shah urged the voters of West Bengal to give BJP an opportunity for transforming the state into "Sonar Bangla".
"Will you uproot the TMC government? Say with me 'Jai Shree Ram, Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Vande Maatram'," he said as he ended his address.
"Will you uproot the TMC government? Say with me 'Jai Shree Ram, Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Vande Maatram'," he said as he ended his address.
Hitting out at CM Mamata Banerjee over the attack on BJP President JP Nadda's convey and taking names of BJP members attacked in past, HM Shah said that "the people of West Bengal are standing against you (CM Mamata)".
"You promised development but the financial aid extended by Modi Ji during Amphan, food sent for the poor during Covid-19 crisis was instead sent to TMC goons," HM Amit Shah in his address.
"When the assembly election results come in - see for yourself Mamata didi how BJP will win more than 200 seats to form a government in the state," HM Amit Shah in his address.
"Should Bengal not get the 6 lakh rupees aid that Modi ji is extending," HM Amit Shah said as he alleged that help extended by union government under various programmes has not reached the people of West Bengal.
"All good leaders from TMC are joining BJP to be under the leadership of PM Modi. Mamata didi accuses us of poaching leaders of other parties. I want to ask Mamata Banerjee which was her original party," HM Amit Shah in his address.
HM Amit Shah begins his speech with the "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" chant. Asks gathering to be loud enough for CM Mamata Banerjee to hear.
"PM Modi is the pride of India," says former TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari delivering a fiery address on stage.
"PM Modi is the pride of India," says former TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari delivering a fiery address on stage.
"The political trends are changing rapidly in the country. Every BJP worker respects Bengal's pride and sentiments. The person who becomes the CM after defeating you (Mamata Banerjee) will be some belonging to the soil of the state," HM Amit Shah said while speaking to ABP News.
He further alleged that aids extended by union government under various programmes have not reached the people of West Bengal because the TMC government is afraid to do so.
He further alleged that aids extended by union government under various programmes have not reached the people of West Bengal because the TMC government is afraid to do so.
'Bengal Govt Does Politics Of Fear But Neither BJP Nor Citizens Are Intimidated,' Shah Tells ABP News.
Talking to ABP News, HM Amit Shah has said that BJP workers will do the job of defeating CM Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal.
"Through ABP News i want to ask the citizens of Bengal to give one opportunity to BJP so that we are able to transform the state into Sonar Bangla," he added.
Talking to ABP News, HM Amit Shah has said that BJP workers will do the job of defeating CM Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal.
"Through ABP News i want to ask the citizens of Bengal to give one opportunity to BJP so that we are able to transform the state into Sonar Bangla," he added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah talks to the family after having lunch at the farmer's residence in Belijuri village in Paschim Medinipur district.
West Bengal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya and state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh having lunch at a farmer's house in Belijuri village in Paschim Medinipur district. (Photo: ANI)
West Bengal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya and state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh having lunch at a farmer's house in Belijuri village in Paschim Medinipur district. (Photo: ANI)
HM Amit Shah having lunch at a farmer's residence is being seen as a significant move in the light of protests against recently passed agrarian laws continuing at the Delhi borders. Protesting farmers demand a repeal, even after the central government committed to giving Minimum Support Price (MSP)'s continuation in writing.
Home Minister Amit Shah has reached Beljuri Village and is now at a farmer's residence to have lunch. The choice of having native Bengali cuisine will perhaps help the BJP's campaign connect with locals better, ahead of West Bengal Assembly Elections.
Amit Shah At Midnapore's Siddheshwari Kali Temple
"It is my good fortune that I have been able to touch the soil of the great freedom fighter Khudiram Bose's home. He happily went to the gallows to sacrifice himself for the Indian freedom movement," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said. (Photo: ANI)
"It is my good fortune that I have been able to touch the soil of the great freedom fighter Khudiram Bose's home. He happily went to the gallows to sacrifice himself for the Indian freedom movement," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said. (Photo: ANI)
Amit Shah At Midnapore's Siddheshwari Kali Temple
"It is my good fortune that I have been able to touch the soil of the great freedom fighter Khudiram Bose's home. He happily went to the gallows to sacrifice himself for the Indian freedom movement," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said. (Photo: ANI)
"It is my good fortune that I have been able to touch the soil of the great freedom fighter Khudiram Bose's home. He happily went to the gallows to sacrifice himself for the Indian freedom movement," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said. (Photo: ANI)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah offers prayers at the Siddheshwari Kali Temple in Midnapore. (Photo: ANI)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah offers prayers at the Siddheshwari Kali Temple in Midnapore. (Photo: ANI)
Shah Arrives At Midnapore's Siddheshwari Kali Temple
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays homage to Khudiram Bose with flowers at his (Bose's) native village in Pashchim Midnapore and meets with Bose's family members and felicitates them with honorary garlands.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays homage to Khudiram Bose with flowers at his (Bose's) native village in Pashchim Midnapore and meets with Bose's family members and felicitates them with honorary garlands.
Shah Arrives At Midnapore's Siddheshwari Kali Temple
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays homage to Khudiram Bose with flowers at his (Bose's) native village in Pashchim Midnapore and meets with Bose's family members and felicitates them with honorary garlands.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays homage to Khudiram Bose with flowers at his (Bose's) native village in Pashchim Midnapore and meets with Bose's family members and felicitates them with honorary garlands.
"I am fortunate to have come to this place where Vivekananda Ji was born. In his short life, Vivekananda Ji connected modernity and spirituality. I pray that we are able to walk on the path he showed us. Through his one word, he introduced Sanatana Dharma to the West," - HM Amit Shah in his interaction with the media.
"I am fortunate to have come to this place where Vivekananda Ji was born. In his short life, Vivekananda Ji connected modernity and spirituality. I pray that we are able to walk on the path he showed us. Through his one word, he introduced Sanatana Dharma to the West," - HM Amit Shah in his interaction with the media.
"I am fortunate to have come to this place where Vivekananda Ji was born. In his short life, Vivekananda Ji connected modernity and spirituality. I pray that we are able to walk on the path he showed us. Through his one word, he introduced Sanatana Dharma to the West," - HM Amit Shah in his interaction with the media.
"I have paid my tribute to Swami ji and i have attained a new awareness with the visit. The world needs his wisdom now more than ever. I am certain that the path shown by him is the one for the world to follow," - HM Amit Shah in his interaction with the media after his visit.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda in his visit to Ramakrishna Mission.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda in his visit to Ramakrishna Mission.
Amit Shah reaches Ramakrishna Mission at Simla street in North Kolkata where he will pay floral tribute to the world-renowned philosopher Swami Vivekananda.
Amit Shah Leaves Hotel
As per reports, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has left his hotel to visit Swami Vivekananda's residence at Simla street in North Kolkata where he will pay floral tribute to the world-renowned philosopher. As expected, there is heavy security deployment for his convoy.
As per reports, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has left his hotel to visit Swami Vivekananda's residence at Simla street in North Kolkata where he will pay floral tribute to the world-renowned philosopher. As expected, there is heavy security deployment for his convoy.
'Suvendu Adhikari's resignation not accepted by Speaker yet
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee yesterday said that he has not accepted the resignation tendered by TMC MLA Suvendu Adhikari as it does not conform to the provisions of the Constitution and the rules of the House. Banerjee noted that Adhikari did not hand over the resignation letter to him personally, and maintained that he wasn't aware if his move was "voluntary and genuine".
The speaker further said that the legislator has been asked to appear before him personally in his chamber on December 21 to make a submission in the matter. "Unless and until I am satisfied that the resignation is voluntary and genuine, it is not possible for me to accept the same in the light of the provisions of the Constitution of India and the rules of procedure and conduct of business in West Bengal Legislative Assembly," he told reporters.
'Z' category VIP security cover to Suvendu Adhikari
Former TMC MLA Suvendu Adhikari has been accorded a 'Z' category VIP security cover by the Centre. Adhikari will now be secured by armed commandos of the CRPF whenever he moves in West Bengal. The Union Home Ministry has issued an order in this context. At all places except West Bengal, Adhikari will have a 'Y ' cover by the central paramilitary force.
Former TMC MLA Suvendu Adhikari has been accorded a 'Z' category VIP security cover by the Centre. Adhikari will now be secured by armed commandos of the CRPF whenever he moves in West Bengal. The Union Home Ministry has issued an order in this context. At all places except West Bengal, Adhikari will have a 'Y ' cover by the central paramilitary force.
25,000 to 30,000 TMC members will join BJP: Sources
BJP sources claim that 25,000 to 30,000 TMC members will join the saffron party during Amit Shah’s visit.
BJP sources claim that 25,000 to 30,000 TMC members will join the saffron party during Amit Shah’s visit.
MLA Banasri Maity quits TMC, fourth legislator to quit the party in 48 hours
TMC MLA Banasri Maity resigned from the party's primary membership yesterday — the fourth such exit in the coupld of days. The two-time MLA from Bengal's Kanthi Uttar constituency said she has sent her resignation to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee over email, triggering speculations that she might join the long list of ruling party leaders who are likely to join BJP. "I do hereby tender my resignation from the primary membership of the All India Trinamool Congress as well as from each and every post or assignment given to me in connection with my membership of the party," Maity said in her letter. The senior TMC leader from East Midnapore district is a loyalist of former TMC heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari, whose exit from the party prompted other leaders to follow suit. (PTI)
TMC MLA Banasri Maity resigned from the party's primary membership yesterday — the fourth such exit in the coupld of days. The two-time MLA from Bengal's Kanthi Uttar constituency said she has sent her resignation to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee over email, triggering speculations that she might join the long list of ruling party leaders who are likely to join BJP. "I do hereby tender my resignation from the primary membership of the All India Trinamool Congress as well as from each and every post or assignment given to me in connection with my membership of the party," Maity said in her letter. The senior TMC leader from East Midnapore district is a loyalist of former TMC heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari, whose exit from the party prompted other leaders to follow suit. (PTI)
Amit Shah will arrive in the Midnapore district on Saturday and he is proposed to visit the Ramkrishna Mission and Siddheshwari Kali temple in the district. In the evening, he will address a political rally. In between, Shah will have lunch at a farmer's residence at Belijuri village in Midnapore.
The Union Home Minister is scheduled to address roadshows and attend public rallies in two western districts of Bengal - Midnapore, and Birbhum - during his two-day visit.
Strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP)'s campaign ahead of 2021 Assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday for his two-day visit to the state.