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BJP MLA Rathindra Bose becomes West Bengal Speaker unopposed first from North Bengal
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
TMC stayed out, turning the Speaker election into a formality
BJP MLA Rathindra Bose was elected unopposed as Speaker of the West Bengal assembly on Friday, making history as the first legislator from North Bengal to hold the post. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari proposed his name, and pro tem Speaker Tapas Roy conducted a voice vote as support came from all 207 BJP MLAs. With the TMC choosing not to field a nominee, the result was settled without a contest, seen as a political signal to the region.
- Rathindra Bose was elected Speaker unopposed on Friday
- He becomes the first Speaker from North Bengal post-Independence
- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari proposed Bose’s name in the House
- Pro tem Speaker Tapas Roy conducted a voice vote to confirm election
- All 207 BJP MLAs backed Bose in favour
- TMC did not field a nominee, clearing the path for election
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