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The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on 2 April mocked Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his announcement that he would spend 15 days in West Bengal during the Assembly election campaign, describing the visit as “political tourism”.
In a post on X, the party said Bengal “welcomes tourists with open arms” and advised Shah to use the opportunity to sample local cuisine.
“Stay for as long as you like… do not miss out on some of our finest delicacies,” the TMC said, listing dishes such as muri ghonto, ilish bhapa and kosha mangsho.
The remarks came hours after Shah said he would remain in the state for a fortnight during the election campaign, underscoring the importance the BJP leadership is placing on West Bengal.
“I will remain in West Bengal for 15 days during the election… Today, I have come for the nomination of our candidates, especially Suvendu Adhikari,” Shah said while addressing supporters in Kolkata.
The Union minister was in the city to accompany Suvendu Adhikari during his nomination filing from Bhabanipur.