Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Governor R. N. Ravi has formally dissolved the West Bengal State Legislative Assembly, effective May 7, 2026, following the completion of its scheduled five-year tenure. This administrative action was confirmed through an official notification issued by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs, marking the legal end of the assembly that was originally constituted in May 2021. The outgoing legislative body was established after the Trinamool Congress, under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, returned to power for a third consecutive term in the state five years ago.
The dissolution serves as the formal conclusion to the assembly’s proceedings following the recently held two-phase provincial elections. As the state moves toward a transition in governance, the notification solidifies the end of the current term, allowing for the constitutional process of forming a new legislative session to proceed. This procedural step is a routine requirement under the Indian Constitution when an assembly reaches the end of its mandated period, ensuring a structured and legal transition for the state’s political and administrative framework.
