New Delhi, May 6 -- West Bengal election results 2026: West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice-president Agnimitra Paul is among the names being considered for the post of Chief Minister, a BJP leader told Hindustan Times on Monday, May 4. If chosen, she will succeed outgoing CM Mamata Banerjee.

Overall, the BJP secured 207 seats in West Bengal assembly polls, marking a historic victory and a significant jump from its 77-seat tally in the 2021 Assembly elections. Following this landslide win, the party is set to form its first-ever government in the state.

"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...