With its Bengal 'Rath Yatras' stuck in legal tangles, the BJP's state unit is planning two-three rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January and February.

Ahead of the national polls, the party planned the 'Rath Yatras' that would have touched all 42 constituencies in the state. However, it got stuck in legal battles after the state government denied permission.

"We are hopeful that prime minister's first rally might take place on January 29. We have sent the schedule to Delhi. Nothing has, however, been fixed so far," state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh said.

The prime minister's first rally is expected to be held at the Brigade Parade ground in the heart of city. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will also hold a rally at the same venue on January 19 and has invited leaders of all opposition parties in the country.

BJP has identified Bengal as a priority state and party chief Amit Shah has set a target of 22 seats from here in the upcoming elections.

Over the last few years, the party has emerged as the main opposition in the state with a significant show in rural polls and by-elections.&nbsp;

The prime minister's first rally is expected to be held at the Brigade Parade ground in Kolkata.

With its Bengal 'Rath Yatras' stuck in legal tangles, the BJP's state unit is planning two-three rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January and February. Ahead of the national polls, the party planned the 'Rath Yatras' that would have touched all 42 constituencies in the state. However, it got stuck in legal battles after the state government denied permission. "We are hopeful that prime minister's first rally might take place on January 29. We have sent the schedule to Delhi. Nothing has, however, been fixed so far," state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh said. The prime minister's first rally is expected to be held at the Brigade Parade ground in the heart of city. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will also hold a rally at the same venue on January 19 and has invited leaders of all opposition parties in the country. BJP has identified Bengal as a priority state and party chief Amit Shah has set a target of 22 seats from here in the upcoming elections. Over the last few years, the party has emerged as the main opposition in the state with a significant show in rural polls and by-elections.

BJP plans Modi rallies in Bengal as uncertainty over 'Rath Yatra' looms

The West Bengal BJP has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order refusing permission to its three planned rath yatras in the state.&nbsp;

A single judge bench of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-major-setback-for-mamata-govt-calcutta-hc-allows-bjp-to-hold-its-3-rath-yatras-in-bengal-185498">the court had on Thursday allowed the BJP to hold the yatras</a> but, after the West Bengal government appealed, a division bench of the court sent the order back to the single judge bench.&nbsp;

The single judge bench, while passing its order, had said the government had not even made an effort to allow the BJP to hold its yatras, and that it was therefore allowed to intervene.&nbsp;

In its appeal, the West Bengal government said the state's intelligence agencies have warned that the yatras may lead to communal strife.&nbsp;

The division judge bench said it was important to take the warning by the intelligence agencies into consideration.&nbsp;

The division bench then asked the single-judge bench of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty to hear the case again, take the inputs from the intelligence agencies into consideration, and dispose of the matter expeditiously.

The BJP's three yatras had originally been meant to kick off from Cooch Behar district on December 7, Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas on December 9, and Tarapith temple in Birbhum on December 14.&nbsp;

On Thursday, after Justice Chakraborty's order, the BJP said they would kick off on December 22, 24 and 26.&nbsp;

All three rath yatras were to be kicked off by BJP president Amit Shah and were meant to criss-cross the state before the general elections next year.&nbsp; 
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The West Bengal BJP has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order refusing permission to its three planned rath yatras in the state.

The West Bengal BJP has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order refusing permission to its three planned rath yatras in the state. A single judge bench of the court had on Thursday allowed the BJP to hold the yatras but, after the West Bengal government appealed, a division bench of the court sent the order back to the single judge bench. The single judge bench, while passing its order, had said the government had not even made an effort to allow the BJP to hold its yatras, and that it was therefore allowed to intervene. In its appeal, the West Bengal government said the state's intelligence agencies have warned that the yatras may lead to communal strife. The division judge bench said it was important to take the warning by the intelligence agencies into consideration. The division bench then asked the single-judge bench of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty to hear the case again, take the inputs from the intelligence agencies into consideration, and dispose of the matter expeditiously. The BJP's three yatras had originally been meant to kick off from Cooch Behar district on December 7, Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas on December 9, and Tarapith temple in Birbhum on December 14. On Thursday, after Justice Chakraborty's order, the BJP said they would kick off on December 22, 24 and 26. All three rath yatras were to be kicked off by BJP president Amit Shah and were meant to criss-cross the state before the general elections next year.

Bengal BJP appeals to Supreme Court against HC order disallowing its 3 rath yatras

In a major setback for the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court has set aside the Bengal government’s denial of permission to the BJP to hold three rath yatras in the state.&nbsp;

The court however has imposed several restrictions on the BJP while allowing them to hold the yatras.&nbsp;

“Petitioner has to inform the authorities atleast twelves hours before entering the area, should not hinder transport movement and maintain peace. In case of wrongful loss or damage to property the petitioner will be liable,” single bench judge Tapabrata Chakraborty said.&nbsp;

Chakraborty further instructed the police to ensure the adequate deployment of forces so that there is no breach of law and order.&nbsp;

The yatras are expected to criss-cross the state before the general elections next years.&nbsp;

On Thursday, the Calcutta High Court court came down heavily on the state government for not even making an effort to allow the BJP to hold the yatras

“The administrative authorities totally denied permission without even making an endeavour that the rally can be allowed by imposing reasonable restrictions. This court can easily interfere with such decisions in exercise of its powers, when decisions are whimsical and illogical,” the court said, referring to the order issued by the state government on December 15 this year.&nbsp;

The BJP's state unit meanwhile welcomed the court’s decision.&nbsp;

“This is a moral victory of the BJP. We had full faith in the judiciary and today the court ruled in favour of us. The state government is trying to bulldoze the democratic rights of all opposition parties in the state,” said BJP leader Joyprakash Majumdar.&nbsp;

Majumdar said that the yatras are likely to be held on December 22, 24 and 26 this year.&nbsp;

“As per the earlier schedule, all three rath yatras will be held. The three locations are Coochbehar, Tarapith and Gangasagar. However we may consider changing dates of the rath yatra(s) as the court has not specified any dates for us,” Majumdar said.&nbsp;

In a major setback for the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court has set aside the Bengal government’s denial of permission to the BJP to hold three rath yatras in the state.

In a major setback for the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court has set aside the Bengal government’s denial of permission to the BJP to hold three rath yatras in the state. The court however has imposed several restrictions on the BJP while allowing them to hold the yatras. “Petitioner has to inform the authorities atleast twelves hours before entering the area, should not hinder transport movement and maintain peace. In case of wrongful loss or damage to property the petitioner will be liable,” single bench judge Tapabrata Chakraborty said. Chakraborty further instructed the police to ensure the adequate deployment of forces so that there is no breach of law and order. The yatras are expected to criss-cross the state before the general elections next years. On Thursday, the Calcutta High Court court came down heavily on the state government for not even making an effort to allow the BJP to hold the yatras “The administrative authorities totally denied permission without even making an endeavour that the rally can be allowed by imposing reasonable restrictions. This court can easily interfere with such decisions in exercise of its powers, when decisions are whimsical and illogical,” the court said, referring to the order issued by the state government on December 15 this year. The BJP's state unit meanwhile welcomed the court’s decision. “This is a moral victory of the BJP. We had full faith in the judiciary and today the court ruled in favour of us. The state government is trying to bulldoze the democratic rights of all opposition parties in the state,” said BJP leader Joyprakash Majumdar. Majumdar said that the yatras are likely to be held on December 22, 24 and 26 this year. “As per the earlier schedule, all three rath yatras will be held. The three locations are Coochbehar, Tarapith and Gangasagar. However we may consider changing dates of the rath yatra(s) as the court has not specified any dates for us,” Majumdar said.

In major setback for Mamata govt, Calcutta HC allows BJP to hold its 3 rath yatras in Bengal

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