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BJP cabinet in West Bengal names tribal leader Kshudiram Tudu after Jangalmahal roots
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
From Jangalmahal tribal leader to BJP cabinet seat
BJP has inducted tribal leader Kshudiram Tudu into its first West Bengal cabinet, backing a political strategy focused on community representation. Tudu, from Bankura, represents Ranibandh, a tribal-dominated seat, and his rise from Jangalmahal’s leadership underscores BJP’s push to deepen influence in regions like Jangalmahal.
- Kshudiram Tudu joins BJP’s first West Bengal cabinet
- He represents Ranibandh, a tribal-dominated constituency
- Appointment signals BJP’s outreach to tribal communities
- BJP targets strengthening its base in Jangalmahal
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