Amit Shah to visit Tripura next month

To boost the morale of its cadres ahead of next year's assembly elections, BJP President Amit Shah will visit Tripura on May 6, a party leader said here on Tuesday.

"To give a boost and to finalise the political strategy ahead of the 2018 assembly elections in Tripura, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah would be arriving here on May 6," the BJP's Tripura Pradesh 'Prabhari' (observer) Sunil Deodhar told the media.

He said that during his two-day visit, the BJP chief may address some party meetings and speak to the party's state leaders and members in a brainstorming session.

"Tripura is the main target for the BJP to capture power, although Meghalaya, where the Congress is in power, is also on the party's mind.

"We are of the view that the party could win Tripura riding on the organisational strength. That's why Amitji's visit holds significance for the state party unit," he said.

The elections for the 60-seat Tripura Assembly are likely to be held in February next year.

--IANS

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