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BJP eyes two Deputy Chief Ministers in West Bengal as first government blueprint tightens
Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
One Deputy CM role may be reserved strategically
As West Bengal braces for the first BJP government, sources say the party is weighing an unprecedented cabinet structure with two Deputy Chief Ministers. The plan is unfolding alongside Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Kolkata visit for a high-stakes meeting with newly elected BJP legislators, suggesting the party is locking in both power distribution and political messaging early.
- BJP is considering appointing two Deputy Chief Ministers in West Bengal
- At least one role is expected to be allocated with a strategic political intent
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet newly elected BJP legislators in Kolkata
- Move signals BJP is shaping governance plans before the government forms
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