Modi in Kolkata: A Strategic Visit Amid Political Tensions
As West Bengal prepares for its annual Martyr’s Day rally on July 21—organized by the Trinamool Congress (TMC)—all eyes are turning to potential counter-programming from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Sources suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Kolkata this July , days ahead of the TMC event . 🎯 Why July 21 Matters Martyr’s Day commemorates the 1993 Kolkata firing , when clashes during a protest led to the deaths of 13 people—an event later appropriated by TMC as a powerful political symbol . The annual rally is hosted in Dharmatala (Esplanade), drawing vast crowds from across the state, and serves as a rallying cry for Mamata Banerjee’s party ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls . BJP’s Strategic Countermove According to IANS, BJP’s West Bengal unit—now led by Samik Bhattacharya—is actively coordinating with the PMO to organize a rally in Kolkata just before July 21 . The objective is twofold: Energize BJP cadres in the state, building momentum f...