Muslim youths set up BJP office after CM Suvendu Adhikari's ‘friendship’ appeal
Local Muslim youths in Nandigram have established a BJP party office following an appeal for 'friendship' from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The move marks a notable shift in a traditional Trinamool Congress stronghold ahead of upcoming bypolls.
Why it matters
This development highlights shifting political alliances in West Bengal and the BJP's efforts to expand its reach among minority voter demographics.
NANDIGRAM: A day after CM Suvendu Adhikari urged minority voters to build a “friendship” with BJP ahead of the Oct 6 bypolls, local Muslim youths set up a temporary party office in Sarberia using bamboo, tarpaulin and cloth.The office displays portraits of Adhikari and BJP candidate Hasirani Rath.Addressing voters on Saturday, Adhikari said the bypolls in Nandigram and minority-dominated Rejinagar offered minority voters an opportunity to support BJP.“Will our minority brothers and sisters keep turning their faces away from us? Oct 6 is an auspicious day to build a friendship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi works for everyone, and the CM will also work for everyone,” he said, calling polling day “Friendship Day” and promising development.The office was built and inaugurated by members of the minority community in Sarberia village, under the Kendamari area.
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