The process for the formation of a new government in West Bengal is set to begin on Friday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party scheduled to hold a key meeting of its legislative party in Kolkata at 2 pm to finalise the name of the new Chief Minister.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the meeting as an observer, while Mohan Charan Majhi has been appointed co-observer. Both leaders are expected to interact with BJP legislators and seek their views during the meeting.
According to party sources, the BJP legislative party will elect its leader during the meeting, following which party leaders are expected to visit Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form the government. The party leadership is aiming to complete the government formation process in an organised and expedited manner.
Preparations have also begun for the proposed swearing-in ceremony. According to available information, the new Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers may take oath on May 9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and several senior Union ministers are expected to attend the ceremony. Chief Ministers from different states may also participate in the event.
Several names are being discussed within the BJP for the post of Chief Minister, although the final decision is expected only after the legislative party meeting concludes.
Meanwhile, political activity related to government formation has also intensified in Tamil Nadu. Actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is continuing efforts to gather support. According to sources, TVK leaders have held meetings with representatives of the Communist Party of India and the Communist Party of India (Marxist). A meeting of the two Left parties is expected to take place on Friday to decide on extending support to Vijay.
