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Rathindra Basu Becomes New Speaker of West Bengal Assembly
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🗓 03 Jul 2026, 02:46 AM
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Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rathindra Basu has been elected as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The election took place in the state assembly.
Rathindra Basu, a Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been elected as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. This development marks a significant political appointment within the state's legislative body.
Basu's election to the prestigious post of Speaker took place during a session of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. His selection underscores the BJP's presence and role in the state's political landscape.
As the newly elected Speaker, Basu will preside over the proceedings of the assembly, ensuring the smooth conduct of legislative business and upholding the rules and traditions of the house.
Basu's election to the prestigious post of Speaker took place during a session of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. His selection underscores the BJP's presence and role in the state's political landscape.
As the newly elected Speaker, Basu will preside over the proceedings of the assembly, ensuring the smooth conduct of legislative business and upholding the rules and traditions of the house.