Politics
02 Mar, 2026
Shah, Rajnath to roll out different legs of BJP's 'Poriborton Yatra' in Bengal on Monday
Business Aajkal, Kolkata, 02 March 2026: Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party are set to roll out different legs of the party’s ‘Poriborton Yatra’ in West Bengal on Monday, stepping up preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections.
Who Is Launching Where?
- Amit Shah will flag off the rath yatra from Raidighi at 2 pm.
- Rajnath Singh will launch another leg from Howrah around the same time.
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan will begin the yatra from Sandeshkhali at 2 pm.
- BJP national president Nitin Nabin will kick off programmes in Malda and Islampur.
Campaign Strategy
The ‘Poriborton Yatra’ (Change March) is aimed at mobilising grassroots support across the state as the BJP intensifies its outreach efforts. Multiple simultaneous launch points signal the party’s attempt to project organisational strength and build momentum well ahead of the 2026 polls.
The yatras are expected to include public meetings, roadshows, and interactions with local communities as the party sharpens its political messaging in the state.