West Bengal Assembly Dissolved: Mamata Banerjee's Tenure Ends
Mamata Banerjee No Longer CM After Assembly Dissolution By Governor: What Happens Next In Bengal
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The Governor of West Bengal has dissolved the state Legislative Assembly, effective May 7, 2026, ending Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's tenure. This constitutional action transitions the state into a caretaker phase, with the governor as the key authority while the bureaucracy manages administration until new elections are held.
- 01The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has been dissolved by the governor, ending the current government's tenure.
- 02Mamata Banerjee is no longer the Chief Minister following the dissolution.
- 03The state will enter a caretaker phase managed by the bureaucracy.
- 04The governor assumes constitutional authority, but daily administration continues through senior officials.
- 05New elections will be required to form a new government.
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In a significant constitutional move, the Governor of West Bengal has dissolved the state Legislative Assembly, effective May 7, 2026, thereby ending the tenure of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her cabinet. The dissolution, executed under Article 174(2)(b) of the Indian Constitution, means that the elected legislature no longer exists, which automatically terminates the executive authority of the Council of Ministers. As a result, the state will now transition into a caretaker phase, where governance will be managed by the state bureaucracy, led by the Chief Secretary and senior officials. The governor will serve as the key constitutional authority during this period, although he will not directly oversee day-to-day administration. This situation will remain until new elections are conducted to establish a new government.
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The dissolution means that citizens will not have an elected government to address their needs until new elections are held, potentially affecting governance and public services.
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