Amit Shah to Meet Newly Elected BJP Legislators in Kolkata
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to meet newly elected BJP legislators in Kolkata to finalize the party's chief ministerial candidate. Speculation surrounds whether Suvendu Adhikari will be chosen or if another candidate will emerge. Reports suggest the potential appointment of two deputy chief ministers, including a woman. This meeting is pivotal as it could lead to West Bengal's first Hindu chief minister, a significant political shift in the region. BJP MP Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato emphasized the need for change, stating that the current government has created a situation reminiscent of Pakistan. The new leadership is expected to bring a fresh dawn to Bengal.
May 8, 2026, 15:51 IST
Key Meeting in Kolkata
On Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to meet with the newly elected BJP legislators in Kolkata, where a decision regarding the party's chief ministerial candidate is anticipated. Will it be Suvendu Adhikari or someone else? According to sources, the BJP may appoint two deputy chief ministers, with one likely to be a female leader. Reports suggest that the new government could indeed see the appointment of two deputy chief ministers, including a woman. The newly elected chief minister is expected to present their claim to form the government at the Raj Bhavan this evening, alongside all legislators.
Formal Claim to Govern
Local media reports indicate that the individual finalized as the new chief minister will visit the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata this evening with the newly elected legislators to formally claim the formation of the government before the governor. This marks a significant moment as West Bengal is poised to have its first Hindu chief minister, breaking a long-standing trend of appeasement towards the Muslim community. BJP MP Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato stated to a news agency that the TMC government had turned Bengal's situation akin to that of Pakistan, and the people of Bengal will soon experience freedom. "Within 24 hours, a new dawn will emerge in Bengal," he added.