West Bengal govt formation: Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata for BJP CM face talks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on May 8 to oversee BJP’s first government formation in West Bengal, with a legislative party meeting scheduled at 4 pm to elect the chief ministerial candidate. The BJP won 207 seats in the Assembly elections, while the ruling All India Trinamool Congress was reduced to 80 seats, and Suvendu Adhikari remains the frontrunner for the top post, with swearing-in set for May 9.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on May 8 to lead the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) preparations for forming its first government in West Bengal. A meeting of newly elected BJP legislators is scheduled for 4 pm to formally elect the leader of the BJP Legislative Party, a process Shah and other central observers will oversee. The swearing-in ceremony for the new government is planned for May 9. The BJP secured a decisive victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 207 seats, while the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) was reduced to 80 seats after 15 years in power. Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari remains the leading contender for the chief ministerial post, though Agnimitra Paul and Roopa Ganguly are also under consideration. The election results mark a significant shift in West Bengal’s political landscape, with the BJP’s victory ending the AITC’s long-standing dominance. Party circles continue to speculate on the final candidate selection, with Adhikari’s frontrunner status reinforcing his influence in the new government’s formation. The legislative party meeting will be a critical step in finalizing the leadership, with Shah’s presence underscoring the central government’s involvement in the process. The swearing-in on May 9 will formally mark the transition of power in the state.
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