Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on December 20 and address a major public rally in Taherpur, located in Nadia district. The visit comes at a politically sensitive time, with the 2026 Assembly elections drawing closer and tensions rising over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
The rally is expected to focus on governance and electoral transparency. Political observers believe the Prime Minister may directly target the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress over its opposition to the SIR exercise. The timing adds significance, as the draft voter list is scheduled for release on December 16, just four days before the rally.
Taherpur falls under the Ranaghat Lok Sabha constituency and lies close to the international border. The area holds strategic political importance due to its sizeable Matua population. The Matua community plays a key role in Bengal’s electoral landscape, and both the BJP and the Trinamool Congress are actively courting the vote bank.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has already led anti-SIR rallies in Nadia and North 24 Parganas. She has accused the Centre and the Election Commission of attempting to disenfranchise voters.
Taherpur also has a large refugee population settled after Partition. The BJP views the region as crucial for outreach. PM Modi’s rally is expected to send a strong political message while consolidating support among Matuas and refugee communities ahead of the polls.
