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Tapas Roy sworn in as West Bengal Assembly pro tem Speaker in major BJP moment
Politics
Published on 12 May 2026
The oath sets the stage for how new MLAs enter
Veteran BJP leader Tapas Roy has taken the oath as pro-tem Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, administered by Governor R.N. Ravi. Roy will oversee the swearing-in process for newly elected legislators as the House moves into formal proceedings under constitutional rules and regulations. The development is seen as a notable political milestone for the BJP in the state.
- Tapas Roy was sworn in as West Bengal Assembly pro-tem Speaker
- Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath
- Roy will oversee the oath ceremony for newly elected MLAs
- Assembly proceedings will follow constitutional rules thereafter
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