The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Rathindra Bose for the next speaker of the 18th West Bengal Assembly on Thursday. Rathindra Bose is currently an MLA from Cooch Behar South.
A senior BJP leader and a first-time MLA, Bose will be the party's candidate for the Speaker's post in the West Bengal Assembly. Here's everything you need to know about Rathindra Bose.
Who is Rathindra Bose?
Rathindra Bose, 65 years of age, is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician, practicing Chartered Accountant, and first-time MLA from the Cooch Behar Dakshin constituency. He was elected in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election.
He has been nominated by the BJP party as their candidate for the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker's post.
Rathindra Bose to be Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly
The Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, announced on Thursday that Rathindra Bose, the BJP legislator from Cooch Behar Dakshin, has been nominated by the party for the election to the constitutional post.
Rathindra Bose, in return, reacts to discharge his responsibilities with the motto of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas". The election is scheduled for Friday, with the BJP party positioned strongly with 207 MLAs in the 294-member assembly.
Rathindra Bose Political Party
Rathindra Bose is a politician from West Bengal. He is a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from the Cooch Behar Dakshin Assembly constituency. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Rathindra Bose Political Background
Rathindra Bose has won the 2026 Election and defeated Avijit De Bhowmik (TMC) by 23,284 votes to win the Cooch Behar Dakshin seat.
His previous political roles were as a Former State Vice President, State General Secretary, and Bibhag Convenor of the BJP West Bengal.
Rathindra Bose Life & Education
Rathindra Bose is a resident of Siliguri and has been active in politics with the BJP party. He is a graduate professional.
According to his 2016 electoral filings, he holds a B.Com degree (1979) from the University of North Bengal and completed his Chartered Accountant training at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1990. However, his professional background is that of a Practicing Chartered Accountant (FCA).