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West Bengal to be Renamed 'Paschim Banga', Says State BJP Chief
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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The BJP state chief in West Bengal, Samik Bhattacharya, announced that the state will be renamed 'Paschim Banga', a move that reflects the party's push for a more indigenous identity.
In a statement released today, Samik Bhattacharya, the chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal, confirmed that the state will be officially renamed "Paschim Banga." The announcement was made during a party meeting in the state capital.
Bhattacharya said that the new name would better reflect the cultural heritage of the region and align with the party’s broader agenda of promoting local identities. He added that the decision would be taken after consulting with relevant authorities and following the necessary legal procedures.
The move comes as the BJP seeks to strengthen its presence in West Bengal, where it has been expanding its organisational structure. No opposition leaders or government officials have yet responded to the announcement, and the timeline for the name change remains unspecified.
Bhattacharya said that the new name would better reflect the cultural heritage of the region and align with the party’s broader agenda of promoting local identities. He added that the decision would be taken after consulting with relevant authorities and following the necessary legal procedures.
The move comes as the BJP seeks to strengthen its presence in West Bengal, where it has been expanding its organisational structure. No opposition leaders or government officials have yet responded to the announcement, and the timeline for the name change remains unspecified.