India, May 6 -- Amid Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign as West Bengal's chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's announcement of oath-taking on May 9, speculation is rife on who will get the top post in the state. Among a few frontrunners is BJP leader Agnimitra Paul, who won from Asansol Dakshin in 2026 assembly polls.

A BJP leader told Hindustan Times on Monday, May 4, that BJP's Bengal vice-president Agnimitra Paul is among the names being considered for chief minister post

"Adhikari is on the list. Some leaders have also proposed the names of Rajya Sabha member and state president Samik Bhattacharya and state vice-president Agnimitra Paul, who has won from Asansol Dakshin," the BJP leader said on condition of anonymity.

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