Power Update: Amit Shah Reaches Kolkata, BJP Set for Crucial MLA Meet to Decide CM Face

Political developments have intensified in West Bengal as Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata in his role as central observer for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s post-election leadership selection process. Soon after reaching Kolkata, Amit Shah visited the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, where he offered prayers. The visit is being seen as a symbolic start to a crucial political day as the party moves toward selecting its legislative leader and finalizing the Chief Ministerial candidate. Following the temple visit, Amit Shah is expected to participate in a series of internal party meetings, including the BJP core group discussion, before heading to the legislative party meeting scheduled later in the day at a convention center in Kolkata. Security arrangements have been significantly tightened at all venues due to the high-profile nature of the visit. Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari was also seen during the arrangements and is expected to play an important role in the party’s internal discussions. Party insiders suggest that the core group meeting will finalize the name to be proposed for the legislative party leadership. The final decision will be taken in the presence of all newly elected BJP MLAs, who will formally elect their leader. That leader is expected to be announced as the Chief Ministerial candidate for West Bengal. Preparations at the convention center indicate a tightly coordinated political process, with senior leaders overseeing arrangements for the crucial meeting that will determine the state’s new government leadership.