Rathindra Bose Elected Speaker of West Bengal Assembly

Exam-focused facts from the 17 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Rathindra Bose was elected as the Speaker of the 18th West Bengal Assembly.
He is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was elected unanimously.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari called for a constructive opposition and emphasized the need for transparency in legislative functioning.
The government will arrange for the live telecast of Assembly proceedings, including budget discussions and mentions.
The Assembly session is scheduled to formally begin with the Governor's address on June 8.