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West Bengal CM Oath on May 9: BJP Ties Swearing-In to Rabindra Jayanti Amid CM Race

| May 05, 2026, 03:42:51 PM | TOI.in

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The BJP is set to form the next government in West Bengal, with the oath-taking ceremony on May 9, coinciding with Rabindra Jayanti. As the party prepares for a historic transition, the focus shifts to the selection of the next Chief Minister, with the final decision expected from the BJP’s top leadership. The swearing-in, steeped in cultural symbolism, could mark the beginning of a new political chapter in the state.

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