BJP to Form New Government in West Bengal with Oath Ceremony in Kolkata
New BJP government in Bengal to take oath at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold an oath-taking ceremony for its new government in West Bengal at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on May 9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries are expected to attend as the party finalizes its chief minister amid concerns over post-poll violence.
- 01BJP's oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground, Kolkata.
- 02Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries will attend the event.
- 03The party has reportedly selected its chief minister without a voting process.
- 04Concerns over post-poll violence have prompted BJP leaders to address security measures.
- 05BJP emphasizes that membership claims must be formally recognized by the party.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold an oath-taking ceremony for its new government in West Bengal on May 9 at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Nitin Nabin, and various Union ministers are expected to attend the event. The state BJP president, Shamik Bhattacharya, announced that a legislative party meeting will occur on May 8 to elect the new leader, although sources suggest that a decision has already been made by the central leadership without a voting process. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Kolkata to meet with winning MLAs and discuss security measures due to reports of post-poll violence. The BJP has issued a statement stressing that individuals cannot declare themselves as party members without formal acceptance. Bhattacharya has condemned recent violence and indicated that the party will not tolerate disruptions, urging police action against those responsible.
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The new government formation may stabilize the political landscape in West Bengal, but ongoing violence poses challenges to peace and security.
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