Archive · 3 Aug 2026
BJP Takes Control of Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti After TMC Exit
The BJP took over a local government body in Dinhata, West Bengal, after the previous leaders from the Trinamool Congress left.
A new board was set up with 48 members, and all 14 BJP members were present, so the process went smoothly.
The new head, Chumki Barman, promised to work hard for the community.
The police were on hand because many BJP supporters gathered.
The move is meant to get the local government working again and keep services running.
BJP formed a new board of Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti after the TMC-led panel left.
The 48-member samiti was elected in 2023 rural polls, with BJP holding 14 seats.
All 14 BJP members attended the meeting, allowing the board to be constituted without procedural hurdles.
New sabhapati Chumki Barman and deputy Susmita Sarkar were elected under BJP directive.
Police were deployed to maintain order amid large BJP supporter turnout.
- Who
- BJP members including Chumki Barman, Ajay Ray, Utpal Das, and Trinamool Congress officials
- What
- Formation of a new board for Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti
- When
- Friday, following the 2026 Assembly polls
- Where
- Dinhata-I BDO office, Dinhata, West Bengal
- Why
- To restore administrative functioning after TMC resignation and ensure uninterrupted public services
- Event
- Board formation of Dinhata-I Panchayat Samiti
- Location
- Dinhata-I BDO office, Dinhata, West Bengal
- Political parties involved
- Bharatiya Janata Party, Trinamool Congress
- New sabhapati
- Chumki Barman
- Number of members
- 48
- BJP members present
- 14
- Police presence
- Additional police deployed