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In Chhattisgarh, BJP manifesto makes room for proposed Congress schemes

It would be difficult for the BJP to explain how it will not extend the same benefits to farmers in Bihar or Uttar Pradesh or even Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan which are going to elections at the same time.

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Amit Shah at a public rally in Chhattisgarh

By Neeraj Mishra

In a move akin to eating crow, the BJP has promised to buy paddy from Chhattisgarh farmers at Rs 3,100 per quintal against the Congress promise of MSP plus Rs 500 which would be about Rs 2800. In 2018, the BJP national leadership had steadfastly refused to allow Raman Singh to give Rs 300 as bonus or announce an equivalent Rs 2500 that the Congress had promised.

In the pre-Christmas gift package that Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Raipur releasing the BJP manifesto or Ghoshna Patra, he also promised to buy 21 quintals per acre from farmers besting the Congress’ 20 quintals. At the same time now, all parties want to give gas cylinder at Rs 500 so does BJP which otherwise sells it for Rs 1200 in the rest of the country. There is also of course the mandatory Rs 10 lakh health insurance and host of other promises that the Congress also made. The crucial thing missing in the list of promises is farm loan waiver.

It is believed that like last time when the Congress promised Rs 2,500 per quintal paddy procurement price and loan waiver, this time the farm loan waiver may be the big ticket. The Bhupesh Baghel government has established its credentials by steadfastly giving Rs 500 per quintal “bonus” to farmers for five years even though it was done in instalments. Farmers are likely to believe that the farm loan waiver will happen as soon as the Congress is back. It is believed that some Rs 25,000 crore loans had been taken by farmers. Of this, Rs 9,000 crore had been waived by Baghel last time but an equal amount may have accumulated now in the five years hence.

This bonus scheme was equally steadfastly opposed by the Modi Sarkar which even refused to buy central quota of rice if the bonus was distributed. But Baghel managed to do so by borrowing as much as he could from as many places as he could. Now it’s rich of the BJP to adopt the same theme as the Congress and come up with the same promises.

It would, however, be difficult for the BJP to explain how it will not extend the same benefits to farmers in Bihar or Uttar Pradesh or even Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan which are going to elections at the same time. The paddy procurement price is mostly lower than even the MSP in most states since other state governments are unable to procure in time or pay on time. Sugar cane and wheat procurement amounts in UP and Bihar remain unpaid for several seasons.

Chhattisgarh has been luckier than other states where the crop payment has almost always been done within one month of procurement. It has been so, for past 20 years which has led to some prosperity among farmers. The Congress is taking all the credit for it but there is little doubt that Raman Singh’s policies have also contributed to the state’s leap in prosperity over Bihar, Odisha and UP etc. 

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Mamata beater Suvendu Adhikari set to become next West Bengal CM

Suvendu Adhikari emerged as the BJP’s choice for West Bengal Chief Minister after the party’s legislature meeting in Kolkata following its historic Assembly election victory.

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Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the next Chief Minister of West Bengal after being elected leader of the BJP legislature party during a key meeting in Kolkata on Thursday.

The development comes days after the BJP secured a decisive victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, ending the Trinamool Congress’ long rule in the state. Party leaders met in the presence of senior central leadership to finalise the chief ministerial face ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 9.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the legislature party meeting where Adhikari’s name was formally announced. Reports said the BJP leadership backed him after he emerged as the party’s strongest face in Bengal politics over the past few years.

Adhikari played a major role in the BJP’s campaign across the state and remained one of the party’s most aggressive leaders against the ruling Trinamool Congress. He also defeated former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur during the Assembly elections, strengthening his position within the party.

The BJP’s victory is being viewed as a major political shift in West Bengal, where the party is set to form its first government. Adhikari, once a senior Trinamool Congress leader, had joined the BJP before the 2021 Assembly elections and later became Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly.

Following the announcement, celebrations were reported outside Adhikari’s residence in East Midnapore, with party workers distributing sweets and raising slogans in support of the BJP leader.

The swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government is expected to take place in Kolkata on May 9, where Adhikari will officially assume charge as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.

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Suvendu Adhikari emerges frontrunner for Bengal Chief Minister post

Suvendu Adhikari has emerged as the leading candidate for the West Bengal Chief Minister post as BJP prepares to form its first government in the state. Reports suggest the new cabinet may also include two deputy chief ministers.

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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has emerged as the leading contender for the post of Chief Minister in West Bengal as the party prepares to form its first government in the state following its Assembly election victory.

The BJP legislature party is scheduled to meet in Kolkata to elect its leader, a decision that is expected to formally determine the next Chief Minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Kolkata ahead of the meeting and is overseeing the selection process.

Sources cited in media reports suggest the new BJP-led government may also appoint two deputy chief ministers, a post that has remained vacant in West Bengal for nearly two decades. One of the deputy CM positions could reportedly go to a woman leader. BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul is among the names being discussed for the role.

Another deputy chief minister could be chosen from north Bengal, with former Union minister Nisith Pramanik being seen as a possible contender, according to reports. There is also speculation that the BJP leadership may consider a representative from the tribal community for a senior cabinet role.

Adhikari, who played a key role in the BJP’s election campaign, defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur during the recently concluded Assembly elections. The BJP secured a two-thirds majority in the 294-member Assembly, paving the way for its first government in West Bengal.

The swearing-in ceremony for the new government is expected to take place on May 9 in Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and several senior BJP leaders are expected to attend the event.

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West Bengal BJP government set for oath ceremony as suspense over new CM continues

The BJP is preparing to form its first government in West Bengal after securing a massive Assembly election victory, with the new Chief Minister expected to be chosen during a legislature party meeting in Kolkata.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing to form its first government in West Bengal after its decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony of the new government is scheduled for May 9 in Kolkata, while suspense continues over the party’s Chief Ministerial choice.

According to reports, the BJP legislature party is expected to meet on Friday in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to elect its leader formally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and several senior BJP leaders are likely to attend the oath-taking ceremony.

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has emerged as the frontrunner for the Chief Minister’s post following the BJP’s strong performance in the elections. Other names reportedly under consideration include Samik Bhattacharya, Sukanta Majumdar and Swapan Dasgupta.

The political developments come a day after Governor RN Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and state cabinet following the completion of the Assembly election process. The dissolution order was issued under Article 174(2)(b) of the Constitution after outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declined to submit her resignation despite the Trinamool Congress losing power.

The BJP secured a clear majority in the 294-member Assembly, ending the Trinamool Congress’ 15-year rule in the state. The election outcome marks a major political shift in West Bengal, where the BJP is set to form a government for the first time.

Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony are underway at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, where senior BJP leaders and party supporters are expected to gather for the event.

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