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New BJP government in Bengal to take oath at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday
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New BJP government in Bengal to take oath at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday

The Indian Express·Tanusree Bose·28 days ago
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Amid reports of post-poll violence, BJP leaders in Bengal spoke out against those indulging in arson and vandalism, saying that the party will not tolerate such behaviour. (File Photo) The BJP, which has reportedly finalised its chief minister for West Bengal, will hold the oath-taking ceremony at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata at 10 am on May 9, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, national BJP president Nitin Nabin, several Union ministers, and chief ministers from 20 states expected to attend. “On May 8, at 4 pm, a legislative party meeting will be held, and the leader will be elected,” state BJP president and MP Shamik Bhattacharya told the media. However, sources indicated that this time, there may be no voting to select the legislative party leader, as the central leadership has already decided who the chief minister will be. According to party sources, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to arrive in Kolkata late on Wednesday night after a cabinet meeting in Patna or on Thursday morning.…

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