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Power Update: BJP Set to Finalize West Bengal CM as Swearing-In Preparations Reach Peak

Political activity has intensified in West Bengal following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s decisive electoral mandate, with all eyes now on the selection of the next Chief Minister. According to party sources, a crucial BJP legislative party meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM today, where the leadership is expected to formally announce the name of the new Chief Minister. Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the meeting as the central observer. His presence is seen as significant in finalizing the party’s top leadership decision in the state. The outcome of this meeting is expected to end ongoing speculation regarding who will lead the new government. Meanwhile, preparations for the oath-taking ceremony are progressing rapidly. The swearing-in is scheduled for tomorrow at around 10:00 AM at the historic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. The venue has long been a landmark for major political events and large public gatherings in the state. Reports suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and several Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states may attend the ceremony, making it a high-profile national-level political event. Security and logistical arrangements are being closely monitored ahead of the function. With today’s legislative meeting expected to finalize the leadership decision, the focus now shifts to the formal announcement of West Bengal’s next Chief Minister and the formation of the new state government.

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