Historic Power Shift: BJP's Oath-Taking Ceremony in West Bengal
The BJP is set to hold an oath-taking ceremony for its first government in West Bengal on May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground. This event, coinciding with Rabindra Jayanti, marks a significant cultural and political moment as it ends the TMC's 15-year rule in the state.
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In a historic political shift, the BJP is poised to form its first government in West Bengal, with the oath-taking ceremony scheduled for May 9 at Brigade Parade Ground. State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya confirmed the event, set to start at 10 am.
The ceremony coincides with Rabindra Jayanti, adding cultural significance to the political occasion. It is anticipated to be attended by notable figures including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This strategic date choice reflects an effort to integrate the BJP's rise into Bengal's cultural narrative and counter previous perceptions of the party as outsiders.
The BJP's landslide victory in the state assembly elections marks a pivotal moment, bringing an end to the TMC's 15-year rule. However, details regarding the chief ministerial candidate remain undisclosed, with discussions among newly elected BJP MLAs planned for May 8.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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