The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for a massive rally at the Brigade Parade Ground in central Kolkata on March 14, which will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Party officials are anticipating a record turnout as the event marks the culmination of the BJP’s Parivartan Yatra, launched earlier this month ahead of the state Assembly elections scheduled later this year.
Preparations for the rally are underway, with organisers working to erect multiple stages across the venue. BJP West Bengal vice-president Raju Banerjee, who is supervising the arrangements, stated that organisational plans are progressing rapidly, with attendees expected from across the state. However, he declined to disclose the exact number of stages, citing protocol restrictions.
Banerjee told reporters on Wednesday, “We cannot disclose how many stages will be set up for the Prime Minister's rally or around the venue because, as per protocol, we are not allowed to reveal these details. But the preparations for the rally are progressing very well.” His comments underscored the party’s focus on meticulous planning and security ahead of the high-profile event.
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The BJP leader also criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that law and order in the state has deteriorated. “Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has no respect for the Indian Constitution. She does not follow the Constitution or the rule of law. Hence, she always makes tall claims,” he said.
Banerjee welcomed the appointment of former Intelligence Bureau chief and former Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi as the new Governor of West Bengal. “We welcome the new Governor. I will request him, as an ordinary citizen, to come here and restore the constitutional and legal order in West Bengal,” he added.
He also criticised the state government’s handling of fuel prices, claiming the Chief Minister has politicised the increase in cooking gas rates. Banerjee questioned why the state tax on LPG has not been waived and highlighted concerns over rising electricity prices, urging the Chief Minister to focus on her administrative responsibilities before criticising others.
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