KOLKATA: In a new effort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting lawmakers of BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to get first-hand inputs on major regional issues in an effort to draw the coalition’s strategy for the next year’s general elections.
The series of meetings, which commenced on July 31, is set to continue until August 9, during which state MPs will apprise the PM of their respective regions’ progress and problems.
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In addition to PM Modi, home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh were also present during the meetings. The first session focused on the progress made in Uttar Pradesh (Paschim, Braj, and Kanpur-Bundelkhand), while the subsequent one addressed the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
After his second session, West Bengal BJP president and MP Sukanta Majumder said, “We were showcased six videos relating to the three states, highlighting the development works carried out by the Central government and exposing corruption.”
Majumder further praised the central government’s efforts in executing significant developmental projects, particularly infrastructural initiatives such as AIIMS and Metro systems.
The meeting also addressed the formation of the new opposition alliance, INDIA, which was previously known as United Progressive Alliance (UPA). Majumder criticized the new opposition bloc, claiming it was a mere rebranding exercise to distance themselves from the past corruption scandals like 2G, 3G, and coal scams, which were associated with UPA.
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On July 25, Union home minister Amit Shah held a late-night discussion with West Bengal BJP leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumder, during which they submitted a report on the state’s law and order situation in the backdrop of panchayat elections.
The series of meetings with NDA MPs aims to lay the groundwork for the upcoming general election, with the prime minister and key ministers actively engaging with state representatives to assess progress and discuss strategies for the future.