BJP's Samik Bhattacharya Launches Weekly Outreach in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 26 (PTI)— As West Bengal prepares for its upcoming assembly elections, the BJP's newly appointed state president, Samik Bhattacharya, is launching a new weekly outreach initiative to address factional disputes and invigorate the party's members.

Starting next month, Bhattacharya will host an interactive session every Monday at the BJP state headquarters in central Kolkata. He will be available from 2 pm to 6 pm to hear the grievances and suggestions of party workers.

"The BJP is akin to one large family. Every week, I will engage in open discussions with party workers on various matters," Bhattacharya stated.

Party insiders believe that this move is aimed at tackling the increasing dissatisfaction among booth-level workers who feel neglected by state leaders, especially as the BJP seeks to reclaim its momentum following a notable performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and a less successful assembly election in 2021.

The initiative aims to restore trust between the leadership and the grassroots, particularly now when the state unit is challenged by factionalism and growing disenchantment among booth-level cadres.

"For us to effectively challenge the ruling TMC, the organization needs to be united and disciplined," a senior BJP leader commented.

Despite ongoing protests against alleged "irregularities" by the TMC government, such as the teachers' recruitment scandal, the BJP has struggled to match the Trinamool Congress's organizational strength.

Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, along with Union minister Sukanta Majumdar, have emphasized corruption as the main issue for the BJP. However, internal conflicts have weakened their position.

Bhattacharya, who took over from Majumdar in July, is tasked with resolving internal disputes and enhancing the party's election strategy.

"Strengthening the organization is crucial to challenging the TMC on equal footing," remarked another senior BJP leader. Bhattacharya's initiative aims to close the trust gap between the leadership and the grassroots workers.

With only months remaining before the elections, the party is relying on Bhattacharya's outreach efforts not only to pacify internal tensions but also to inject new vitality into its campaign against the ruling TMC.

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