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BJP gears up for upcoming municipal elections in West Bengal
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News18•14-10-2026, 16:57
BJP gears up for upcoming municipal elections in West Bengal
- •The BJP has started preparations for the upcoming municipal elections in the state which will take place right after Durga Puja
- •A high-level meeting was held with central observer Sunil Bansal organizational observer Saudan Singh and state president Shamik Bhattacharya
- •Sukanta Majumdar who is in charge of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections announced that the party will fight alone in all wards
- •Drop boxes have been introduced for candidate selection prioritizing image efficiency and acceptability
Key Questions Answered
The municipal elections in the state are expected to take place right after Durga Puja, with potential polls in Kolkata and Howrah projected for November.
Minister Tapas Roy heads the special committee formed by the BJP to oversee the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections.
The BJP is introducing drop boxes where candidates can submit their applications, prioritizing image, efficiency, and acceptability in the selection process.
