BJP to focus on strategies for local body polls at Shirdi meet; Shah to attend
The Hindu
Maharashtra BJP convention in Shirdi to strategize for local body polls, with Amit Shah addressing party workers.
The Maharashtra BJP's convention in Shirdi on Sunday (January 12, 2025), to be attended by Union Minister Amit Shah, is expected to fine-tune its strategies for the local body polls, building on its impressive show in the 2024 State Assembly polls.
The State-level convention is the BJP's first major gathering since its win in the November 2024 Assembly polls and the formation of government under its leader Devendra Fadnavis.
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Senior BJP leader Amit Shah is expected to address the party workers during the event, at the Shirdi temple town in Ahilyanagar district, which is likely to see the participation of nearly 15,000 delegates.
The BJP has now shifted focus on the local body polls, including in Mumbai, and the convention is aimed at formulating strategies for them, a party functionary said.
The convention will focus on strengthening the party's position in 27 municipal corporations by discussing strategies, addressing ground-level challenges, and planning organisational changes, he said.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday evening, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "This convention is about expressing our gratitude towards the party functionaries and workers. We will also get a new task for our party workers."
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Maharashtra BJP convention in Shirdi to strategize for local body polls, with Amit Shah addressing party workers.
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