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Five-Year Tenure Concludes: Governor Dissolves Cabinet After Rejecting Mamata Banerjee's Resignation
Kolkata: Following a major defeat in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had categorically refused to resign from her post. Consequently, the Governor, exercising his constitutional powers, has decided to dissolve the State Cabinet.
Under normal circumstances, the tenure of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly would have spanned from May 8, 2021, to May 7, 2026. Today—May 7, 2026—with the completion of this term, the previous Legislative Assembly has been dissolved in accordance with established rules.
The Governor initiated this action following Mamata Banerjee's resignation. The process for forming a new government in the state has now commenced, and further developments are expected to become clear over the coming days.
This event is being regarded as a significant turning point in the politics of West Bengal.
Kolkata: Following a major defeat in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had categorically refused to resign from her post. Consequently, the Governor, exercising his constitutional powers, has decided to dissolve the State Cabinet.
Under normal circumstances, the tenure of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly would have spanned from May 8, 2021, to May 7, 2026. Today—May 7, 2026—with the completion of this term, the previous Legislative Assembly has been dissolved in accordance with established rules.
The Governor initiated this action following Mamata Banerjee's resignation. The process for forming a new government in the state has now commenced, and further developments are expected to become clear over the coming days.
This event is being regarded as a significant turning point in the politics of West Bengal.
Under normal circumstances, the tenure of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly would have spanned from May 8, 2021, to May 7, 2026. Today—May 7, 2026—with the completion of this term, the previous Legislative Assembly has been dissolved in accordance with established rules.
The Governor initiated this action following Mamata Banerjee's resignation. The process for forming a new government in the state has now commenced, and further developments are expected to become clear over the coming days.
This event is being regarded as a significant turning point in the politics of West Bengal.
