India, Jan. 4 -- In a significant push ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent three-day visit to the state appears to have galvanized the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Bengal unit, fostering a sense of unity among its leaders after months of reported internal discord. Shah, known for his strategic acumen in electoral battles, convened a series of high-level meetings in Kolkata, urging party cadres to set aside differences and focus on grassroots mobilization.

The gatherings, held on December 30 and 31, included key figures such as state president Samik Bhattacharya, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, and former state president Dilip Ghosh, signall...