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Governor RN Ravi dissolved the West Bengal State Legislative Assembly with effect from May 7 after completion of its term, news agency PTI reported while citing an official notification.
The current assembly was constituted in May 2021 after the Trinamool Congress, under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, returned to power for the third consecutive term in the state.
The dissolution marks the formal completion of the tenure of the outgoing assembly, following the recently concluded two-phase elections.
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The West Bengal State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on May 7, following the completion of its term. This dissolution was formally announced via an official notification issued by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs.
Mamata Banerjee refused to resign, describing her decision as a 'language of protest' against alleged manipulation of election results by the Election Commission. She also claimed that party candidates were 'forcefully defeated' and that many TMC offices were 'hijacked'.
The BJP won the West Bengal Assembly elections, securing 207 seats and ending the TMC's 10-year rule. The TMC's seat count dropped significantly from 215 to 80, with a decline in vote share.
During a police raid on a TMC office in South 24 Parganas, approximately 18 sharp weapons were reportedly seized. The incident led to escalated tensions in the area, though the TMC has denied the allegations.
Contenders for the next Chief Minister of West Bengal include Agnimitra Paul, Suvendu Adhikari, and Samik Bhattacharya. The BJP secured a majority and is set to form the government.
The notification was issued by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs.
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