Amit Shah’s 8-Day Blitz: Six Events a Day, Election Reviews and Governance Push
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrapped up 2025 with an intense eight-day schedule that spanned Gujarat, Assam, West Bengal and key governance meetings in Delhi, underscoring both administrative priorities and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election preparations.
Six Events in a Single Day in Gujarat
The frenetic stretch began on December 28 in Ahmedabad, where Shah attended six public engagements in a single day. Starting with a morning event hosted by the Indian Medical Association, he went on to inaugurate infrastructure projects, distribute land to families affected by erosion along the Sabarmati, review a pilot initiative, address a youth business programme, and conclude with a cultural celebration named ‘Namotsav’.
The packed schedule reflected Shah’s deep engagement with his home state, where he represents the Gandhinagar parliamentary constituency.
Full-Day Government Events in Assam
On December 29, Shah shifted focus to the Northeast with a series of official programmes in Assam. The day began with a tribute at the Martyrs’ Memorial in Guwahati, followed by inaugurations of development projects, including religious and administrative infrastructure. His final event in the state was the opening of the Jyoti Vishnu Auditorium.
Late-Night Arrival and Political Meetings in Bengal
Shah flew to Kolkata late that night, receiving a warm welcome from party workers before heading straight to the BJP’s state office in Salt Lake. There, he chaired a late-hour meeting with state leaders and election in-charges to review organisational preparedness.
Election Strategy Takes Centre Stage
The next day opened with a high-profile press conference in which Shah projected confidence about the National Democratic Alliance’s prospects in West Bengal. He indicated that issues such as illegal infiltration would be central to the party’s campaign narrative.
This was followed by multiple organisational meetings, including closed-door discussions with senior leaders and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionaries, aimed at fine-tuning the party’s electoral strategy.
Year-End Outreach and Groundwork Instructions
On December 31, Shah offered prayers at a prominent temple in Bengal before resuming party meetings. Later, he addressed BJP MPs and MLAs at a large gathering, also inviting leaders who had lost previous elections.
He laid down clear expectations for the state unit, instructing elected representatives to spend most of the week on the ground—conducting rallies, small meetings, and door-to-door outreach—making grassroots engagement a key benchmark for future ticket considerations.
New Year Begins with Governance Focus
After returning to Delhi late on New Year’s Eve, Shah spent the first working day of the year at the North Block. On January 2, he convened a high-level meeting at his residence to review the situation in Manipur.
The discussions assessed law and order conditions, security coordination, and development initiatives, especially as the state approaches the end of President’s Rule in February. The meeting reflected the government’s focus on stability and rebuilding in regions affected by prolonged unrest.
A Demanding Close to the Year
From multiple public events in a single day to late-night political strategy sessions and critical security reviews, Amit Shah’s year-end blitz highlighted a blend of governance, party organisation, and election planning—setting the tone for the political and administrative challenges ahead.
