Who Are the Key Players in BJP's Legislative Leadership Elections in West Bengal and Assam?

The BJP has made significant appointments for the upcoming legislative leadership elections in West Bengal and Assam. Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will serve as co-observer alongside Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who will act as the central observer for West Bengal. In Assam, Union Minister JP Nadda has been appointed as the central observer, with Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini as co-observer. These strategic moves come after the BJP's recent electoral victories, marking a pivotal moment for the party in these regions.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 5, 2026, 15:34 IST

BJP Appointments for Legislative Leadership Elections

Kolkata/Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the appointment of Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi as a co-observer for the election of the party's legislative leader in West Bengal. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will take on the role of central observer for this election, as confirmed by the party on Tuesday.

In a related announcement, Union Minister JP Nadda has been designated as the central observer for the legislative party leader election in Assam, with Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini acting as co-observer.

These appointments follow the BJP's recent success in West Bengal, where they have displaced the Trinamool Congress from power, and their retention of authority in Assam for a third consecutive term, as revealed by the Assembly election results announced on Monday.