US EditionSamik Bhattacharya Takes Helm of West Bengal BJP Ahead of 2026 Battle
WEST BENGAL, JUL 2 – Samik Bhattacharya, a Rajya Sabha MP with over four decades in politics, was elected unopposed to unify the BJP in West Bengal before the 2026 Assembly elections, party sources said.
- On July 2, 2025, Samik Bhattacharya was elected unopposed as West Bengal BJP president after being the sole candidate, marking a key leadership transition before the 2026 elections.
- The leadership change was prompted by the upcoming 2026 elections and central BJP backing to unify the party ahead of the crucial polls in West Bengal.
- Samik Bhattacharya filed his nomination at Salt Lake with support from Majumdar and Adhikari; Mohanty's bid was rejected for lacking signatures, with no other filings by deadline.
- During the felicitation at Science City, Ravi Shankar Prasad handed over Bhattacharya’s certificate, emphasizing party strengthening and countering TMC’s outsider narrative.
- Analysts believe Bhattacharya's unopposed election signals a strategic move by the BJP to unify and prepare for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections amid ongoing factionalism.
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“The party always prefers grassroots leaders and Bhattacharya is the perfect choice, especially ahead of the Assembly polls. All district-level leaders have known him for years and find it easy to communicate with him,” a senior leader said.
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