West Bengal Assembly Dissolved: What This Means for Mamata Banerjee's Government
In a significant political move, Governor R N Ravi has dissolved the West Bengal State Legislative Assembly, effective May 7. This decision follows the assembly's term completion and comes after the recent two-phase elections. The assembly, which was formed in May 2021 under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, has now officially concluded its tenure. This dissolution raises questions about the future governance of the state and the upcoming political landscape. Read on to explore the implications of this development.
| May 7, 2026, 20:07 IST
Governor's Decision on Assembly Dissolution
Governor R N Ravi has officially announced the dissolution of the West Bengal State Legislative Assembly, effective May 7, following the completion of its term, as per an official statement. The assembly was formed in May 2021 after the Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, secured a third consecutive term in office. This dissolution signifies the end of the outgoing assembly's tenure, occurring after the recent two-phase elections. The announcement was made by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs.