Even without public statements, political developments within the BJP’s West Bengal unit clearly hint at preparations for a new state president election. Internal speculation has been rife for weeks, but now the process is visibly moving forward.
According to sources, the party’s organizational in-charge and Returning Officer Deepak Barman has asked all district presidents to submit the names of representatives for the Pradesh Parishad—a critical body for electing the new state BJP chief. These names, collected constituency-wise, are likely to be officially published in the first week of June.
While the BJP has not made any formal announcement, the move to reconstitute the Pradesh Parishad suggests that the state president election is imminent.
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Who Will Succeed Sukanta Majumdar?
Current BJP Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar’s term may soon end, and discussions are ongoing about who could replace him. A prominent section within the party believes that Dilip Ghosh, known for delivering strong results during his term, should return as state president. Sources say that the RSS also continues to have faith in Dilip Ghosh’s leadership.
However, another faction within the state BJP is reportedly backing Subrata Chattopadhyay as a potential alternative.
How BJP Presidents Are Elected:
Per the BJP’s constitution:
State Presidents are elected by Pradesh Parishad members, with one representative from each Assembly constituency.
National Presidents are elected by National Council members, with one representative from each Lok Sabha constituency.
To make any changes in the party’s structure or to initiate a leadership change, the involvement of these two elected bodies is essential.
National BJP President Election Also on Track
Simultaneously, the election for BJP’s next National President is expected to be completed by end of June 2025. The nomination process may begin in the third week, and the final voting is likely to take place in the fourth week. This would mark the end of JP Nadda’s current term.
As of now, the party leadership has not issued any official statement regarding the central leadership change.
What Does This Mean for Bengal BJP?
While there’s no current restructuring or new posts being created within Bengal BJP’s organizational framework, the sudden push to reconstitute the Pradesh Parishad clearly indicates that the state president election is underway behind the scenes.
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