Sources said West Bengal is likely to have two Deputy Chief Ministers, including a woman leader
May 8, 2026: West Bengal is likely to have two Deputy Chief Ministers in the new BJP-led government, with one of the posts expected to go to a woman leader, according to sources. The move is being seen as part of the party’s strategy to balance regional and social representation as it prepares to form its first government in the state.
The development comes as Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on Friday to chair a crucial meeting of the BJP’s newly elected MLAs. During the legislature party meeting, the BJP is expected to elect its leader in the Assembly, a decision that will effectively determine the party’s Chief Ministerial candidate ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 9.
The BJP’s preparations to form the government have intensified following its landmark victory in the Assembly elections, ending years of dominance by the All India Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee. Political attention is now focused on the leadership structure of the new government and the key appointments expected to be announced after the legislature party meeting.