Modi to Campaign in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Assembly Elections
Narendra Modi to address four rallies in West Bengal on Sunday
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold four rallies in West Bengal on Sunday as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) campaign for the 2026 assembly elections. The rallies will take place in Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram, and Medinipur, aiming to strengthen the party's foothold in these regions.
- 01Modi's rallies are part of the BJP's strategy for the 2026 assembly elections.
- 02The campaign will focus on western and south-western districts of West Bengal.
- 03Elections for the 294-member assembly will occur in two phases on April 23 and 29, 2026.
- 04Votes will be counted on May 4, 2026.
- 05The BJP aims to consolidate its support in areas where it performed well in past elections.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address four public meetings in West Bengal on Sunday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ramps up its campaign for the upcoming 2026 assembly elections. The rallies will begin in Bishnupur in Bankura district, followed by stops in Purulia, Jhargram, and Medinipur. These regions are crucial for the BJP, which seeks to strengthen its support base where it has previously performed well in both Lok Sabha and assembly elections. The elections for the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and 29, with results to be announced on May 4. The BJP's efforts come as it aims to solidify its presence in the state ahead of the elections.
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The rallies may influence voter sentiment and party support in West Bengal, especially in the targeted districts.
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