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BJP leads West Bengal vote count 2026 Who could surprise as CM face
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Several names compete as CM race tightens
With BJP leading in West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election, the hunt for the next Chief Minister is heating up. Suvendu Adhikari remains the most discussed contender, but other names including Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Papia Adhikari and Swapan Dasgupta are also in the mix. BJP’s past CM picks suggest the final choice may still surprise.
- BJP’s lead in West Bengal is narrowing the CM shortlist
- Suvendu Adhikari is a prominent contender
- Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Papia Adhikari, and Swapan Dasgupta are also considered
- BJP’s earlier surprise CM choices keep expectations unpredictable
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