Bhubaneswar, (Reporterspen), May 18: Union Minister Amit Shah, a key figure in the BJP, is set to visit Odisha once more on May 21 to spearhead a series of election rallies in preparation for the final two phases of polling in the state. State BJP vice president Golak Mohapatra informed the media on Saturday that Shah will participate in four public meetings during his visit.
Shah’s itinerary includes visits to Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, and Nayagarh districts. Beginning his tour in Sambalpur, he is expected to conduct a roadshow in the western Odisha district before addressing multiple election rallies. His schedule also includes engagements in Keonjhar, Parjang in Dhenkanal, and Nayagarh, aimed at bolstering support for BJP candidates.
Shah’s visit follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming two-day tour of Odisha starting from May 19. Modi is scheduled to commence the BJP’s election campaign in the state for the third-round elections from Puri.
Upon his arrival in Bhubaneswar at 7 pm, Modi will hold a one-hour review meeting with party workers at the state BJP office. The following morning, he will visit Puri to seek blessings from Lord Jagannath before leading a roadshow in the area, as stated by a senior BJP leader.
