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Amit Shah likely to visit Bengal for 100-day BJP milestone
Amit Shah is a very important leader in the Indian government.
He is the Union Home Minister, who works on keeping the country safe.
The state of Bengal recently got a new government led by the BJP party.
It has now been about 100 days since that government started working.
Governments often celebrate their first 100 days with special events.
Bengal's government has planned celebrations for August 19 and 20.
Amit Shah might come to visit and join the celebration.
While there, he plans to meet police and government leaders.
He wants to check that his earlier instructions, like stopping drug trafficking along the border, are being followed.
He may also talk about changes within the BJP party in the state.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit West Bengal to mark the completion of 100 days of the BJP-led state government on August 19.
The state government has planned events on August 19-20; Shah is expected to arrive on August 20 and stay until August 22.
Shah is expected to hold meetings with top state administration and police officials during the visit.
His previous visit last month included border security meetings where he ordered the formation of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF).
Bengal's first BJP-led government, with Suvendu Adhikari as Chief Minister, was sworn in at Brigade Parade Ground on May 9.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's state government, and top state administration and police officials
- What
- Amit Shah is expected to visit West Bengal for events marking 100 days of the BJP-led government and to review implementation of directives from his previous visit
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India; whether he will visit North Bengal is unclear
- When
- The government completes 100 days on August 19; events are planned for August 19-20, and Shah is expected to arrive August 20 and stay until August 22
- Why
- To mark the BJP-led government's 100-day milestone and check on implementation of directives on border security and other issues
Key facts
- Government
- BJP-led, the first in West Bengal since independence
- 100-Day Milestone Date
- August 19
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Swearing-in Date
- May 9
- Swearing-in Venue
- Brigade Parade Ground
- Celebration Events
- August 19-20
- Expected Visit Dates
- August 20-22
- Earlier Directive
- Formation of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF)
Sources
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