Chandranath Dutta, PA to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, was assassinated in Madhyamgram. The attack follows a historic election shift in West Bengal and has sparked a high-level police investigation.

The BJP will hold a swearing-in ceremony at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground on May 9. Outgoing CM Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign, sparking a major constitutional crisis in West Bengal.

Ahead of the May 9 swearing-in, West Bengal officials have barred retired advisers from government offices and secured sensitive files to ensure a smooth transition to the first BJP-led government.

The BJP will form the new West Bengal government on May 9, 2026. The date, Rabindra Jayanti, was chosen to honor the state's heritage as the party begins its historic first term in office.

Mamata Banerjee has refused to step down as West Bengal CM, questioning EVM reliability and alleging interference by PM Modi and Amit Shah. Meanwhile, the BJP prepares to take office on May 9.