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West Bengal assembly set for live TV telecast as Suvendu Adhikari pushes transparency
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
The CM says the public will watch inside the House
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the assembly’s proceedings will now be telecast live so people can see what happens inside the House. Speaking after the election of the newly constituted 18th assembly, he said the legislature will work under constitutional principles and established rules. Adhikari also highlighted the need for a strong opposition, linking the move to greater transparency in the legislative process and the fulfillment of public aspirations. BJP MLA Rathindra Bose was elected unopposed as Speaker.
- CM Suvendu Adhikari announced live telecast of assembly proceedings
- The plan is to let the public see events inside the House
- BJP MLA Rathindra Bose was elected unopposed as Speaker
- The assembly will function under constitutional principles and rules
- Adhikari stressed the need for a strong opposition in the House
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