Who will be West Bengal CM? Take a look at top contenders ahead of May 9 oath taking
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form its first government in West Bengal after securing 206 seats in the 2021 Assembly elections, ending the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) 15-year rule. The BJP is now considering several contenders for the chief ministerial post, with the oath-taking ceremony scheduled for May 9.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 206 seats in the 294-member West Bengal Assembly, ending the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) 15-year rule. The TMC was reduced to 81 seats. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost the Bhabanipur seat to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes. Suvendu Adhikari, Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Samik Bhattacharya, Rupa Ganguly, and Swapan Dasgupta are being considered for the chief ministerial post. The BJP leadership will weigh electoral performance, organisational experience, and broader political considerations before announcing its pick. The decision will be taken after consultations involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for May 9.
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