Is Bengal BJP on course for a comeback? Gloves off, party says mojo is back | Political Pulse News,The Indian Express
Amit Shah’s intervention, the appointment of Sunil Bansal, and a leadership active ‘on the ground’ have infused hope in the state unit, say insiders.
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HomePolitical PulseIs Bengal BJP on course for a comeback? Gloves off, party says mojo is back
Is Bengal BJP on course for a comeback? Gloves off, party says mojo is back
Amit Shah’s intervention, the appointment of Sunil Bansal, and a leadership active ‘on the ground’ have infused hope in the state unit, say insiders.
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New Delhi | September 13, 2022 8:10:04 pm
Tear gas being used by security personnel to disperse BJP supporters during their 'Nabanna Abhijan' (March to Secretariat) to protest against alleged corrupt practices of TMC government in West Bengal. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)After a lull that lasted more than a year, the BJP was back on the streets in West Bengal on Tuesday with “Nabanna Abhiyan (March to Secretariat)”, one of its biggest campaigns in recent times. Sources said the West Bengal BJP was upbeat about the 2024 Lok Sabha elections now that the party’s national leadership had once again turned its attention to the state.
While recent raids by central investigative agencies and the summoning of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders in cases of alleged corruption have given an impression that the Centre is finally taking action against what the BJP calls the ruling party’s “violent and vindictive politics”, insiders said BJP office-bearers had been working consistently on the ground to strengthen the cadre, especially the young brigade.
During a visit to West Bengal in May, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured state BJP leaders as well as the cadre that he would directly monitor the state unit. This, according to insiders, infused new life into the Bengal BJP, which had been feeling “neglected” after the Assembly election defeat.
“The appointment of Sunil Bansal, considered to be the most powerful general secretary, as the West Bengal in-charge was the cherry on the top. The appointment and his visit last month have given more confidence to the state unit,” said a party leader.
He added, “The optics of the cash recovery in the ED raids has given such confidence to the party cadre that they started believing that the Centre had finally paid heed to our complaints about TMC leaders and the rampant corruption. In fact, the BJP state unit, which has been floundering, has got its mojo back since then.”
https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/west-bengal-bjp-nabanna-abhiyan-comeback-8149037/
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