A massive security deployment is being planned in Karaikal, Puducherry, ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit on February 14, with nearly 500 police personnel set to be stationed across the region to ensure tight protection and crowd control during his public meeting.
According to police sources, personnel from the Puducherry Police and allied security units will be deployed at key junctions, venues and entry points across Karaikal. The Puducherry Deputy Inspector General of Police will directly supervise the security arrangements.
Routine and street-level patrols are being intensified, while enhanced vehicle checks will be carried out along the Tamil Nadu–Karaikal border beginning Monday to prevent any untoward incidents. Officials said the measures are part of a comprehensive security plan for the high-profile visit.
Amit Shah is expected to arrive by helicopter at Thirunallar before proceeding to the municipal ground in Karaikal, where a large public meeting has been scheduled. Officials said he may also visit the famous Thirunallar temple before departing the same day, with the final itinerary likely to be confirmed in the coming days.
BJP Steps Up Election Preparations
Meanwhile, the BJP has accelerated preparations for the visit, viewing it as a significant political event ahead of the Puducherry Assembly elections. The groundwork for the meeting began with a bhoomi puja ceremony held on Saturday for the construction of the stage and pandal at the municipal ground.
The ceremony was attended by Puducherry Legislative Assembly Speaker R. Selvam, while Puducherry State BJP in-charge Nirmal Kumar Surana participated as a special invitee. Speaking to reporters, Surana said the party had stepped up its election preparations and was mobilising cadres across Karaikal to ensure a strong turnout.
Local BJP leaders noted that this would be the Union Home Minister’s second visit to Karaikal, as he had campaigned in the region during the previous Assembly elections. Thousands of supporters are expected to attend the rally.
Several organisational committees have been formed to manage logistics, crowd coordination and volunteer activities. Senior party functionaries said the focus remains on securing a decisive victory for the NR Congress–BJP alliance in all five Assembly constituencies in Karaikal, with both parties working in close coordination and renewed enthusiasm.
With tight security arrangements in place and political momentum building, Karaikal is gearing up for one of the most significant campaign events of the season.
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