As the Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up to hold a series of high-profile rallies across the state. In a major campaign effort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will lead the charge in a bid to rally voter support.
The BJP has planned over 170 rallies, where central and state leaders will engage with voters across Maharashtra, emphasising development goals and party unity.
The campaign is set to begin right after the Diwali festival, with rallies kicking off on November 5 following the withdrawal of nominations on November 4. The BJP is running candidates in 148 out of the 288 seats, while also allotting four seats from this quota to allies.
Senior leaders, including PM Modi, will not only support BJP nominees but also those of their allies, the Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, underscoring the importance of the MahaYuti alliance in the party’s electoral strategy.
The involvement of top leaders is aimed at reinforcing the BJP’s pro-development message and countering opposition alliances. During his recent visits to Maharashtra, PM Modi highlighted the need to back the MahaYuti alliance, which he described as a pro-growth coalition.
His upcoming rallies will echo this theme, encouraging voters to choose the MahaYuti alliance over the opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which Modi characterised as an “anti-growth” faction.
PM Modi is expected to conduct between 10 and 13 rallies from November 7 to 14. This will coincide with his overseas engagements later in the month.
According to party sources, the tentative schedule for the Prime Minister’s participation has already been shared with the state BJP office. His rallies will span several regions, covering both BJP and allied candidates, and aim to attract a broad spectrum of voters.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also play a prominent role in the campaign. Having led region-specific meetings with state party officials and MahaYuti allies, Shah is poised to take the message directly to the voters with around 20 planned rallies.
Shah’s recent meetings focused on strengthening the poll preparation strategy for the alliance, ensuring a cohesive approach to reach voters across Maharashtra. Shah’s presence at the rallies is expected to boost enthusiasm among supporters and convey the alliance’s unified front.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a popular figure within the BJP and among its allies, is expected to draw large crowds. His reputation as a strong proponent of the party’s values makes him a valuable campaign asset, especially in constituencies with a high demand for his presence. Adityanath will reportedly address at least 15 rallies, responding to the interest shown by both BJP and allied candidates.
In addition to these central figures, a robust team of other influential leaders from various states is set to join the Maharashtra campaign trail. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is expected to conduct around 40 rallies, while Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, a familiar face in state politics, will address about 50 gatherings.
Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the BJP’s Maharashtra unit chief, will also be actively engaged, with plans to participate in around 40 rallies across different constituencies.
The BJP’s campaign is a coordinated effort overseen by the state poll management committee, led by former Union Minister Raosaheb Danve. This committee is currently working on finalising the program for each leader’s rallies, ensuring a comprehensive outreach effort throughout Maharashtra.
Alongside Maharashtra-based leaders, BJP CMs from other states are expected to participate. Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Madhya Pradesh’s Mohan Yadav, Chhattisgarh’s Vishnu Deo Sai, Rajasthan’s Bhajan Lal Sharma, and Haryana’s Nayab Singh Saini are among the 40-member group of BJP’s star campaigners. Their involvement in Maharashtra reflects the party’s commitment to strengthening ties and establishing a cohesive message across state lines.
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