BJP Prepares to Select New Chief Minister in West Bengal Following Historic Election Win
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing to select a new Chief Minister for West Bengal after winning 207 seats in the recent Assembly election, marking the end of the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been appointed as the central observer for the election of the Legislature Party leader.
- 01BJP won 207 seats in the West Bengal Assembly election.
- 02The party will form a government for the first time in West Bengal.
- 03Union Home Minister Amit Shah appointed as central observer.
- 04Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi named co-observer.
- 05Trinamool Congress reduced to 80 seats.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to select a new Chief Minister for West Bengal following a historic victory in the recent Assembly elections held on May 5, 2026. The BJP secured 207 seats, effectively ending the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress, which now holds only 80 seats. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been designated as the central observer for the election of the leader of the Legislature Party, with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi serving as co-observer. Shah and Majhi are expected to arrive in West Bengal in the coming days to oversee the selection process.
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The BJP's victory signifies a political shift in West Bengal, potentially affecting governance and policies in the state.
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