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Amit Shah Lands in Kolkata for West Bengal CM Pick at 4 PM
Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
The CM election happens today after a landslide win
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata to steer the BJP’s next leadership decision in West Bengal. The party’s legislature party meeting is scheduled for 4 PM, where the leader of the legislative group will be elected, setting the stage for the BJP’s swearing-in ceremony after its historic 207-seat landslide victory.
- Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata on May 8, 2026
- BJP legislature party meeting set for 4 PM
- Leader of the legislative group will be elected today
- Swearing in planned after BJP’s 207 seat win
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