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New West Bengal BJP president: Samik Bhattacharya replaces Sukanta Majumdar; unanimously elected state chief

IndiaTimes Thursday, 3 July 2025 ()
Samik Bhattacharya is the new Bharatiya Janata Party chief in West Bengal. The Rajya Sabha MP's nomination was unanimous. He succeeds Sukanta Majumdar. Bhattacharya has a long history with the BJP and RSS. He previously won a Basirhat assembly bypoll. Party leaders praise his ability to unite different factions. His calm demeanor and experience are expected to benefit the party.
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