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Trinamool nominates Sobhandeb as Opposition leader, Firhad as Chief Whip

Published Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Updated May 10

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The Trinamool Congress has nominated its leaders for the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay was named the Leader of Opposition, and Firhad Hakim was appointed as the Chief Whip. Additionally, the party also announced two deputy leaders.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Trinamool Congress nominated senior party leader and Ballygunge MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of Opposition in the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Saturday (May 9, 2026).
  • Firhad Hakim was nominated as the Chief Whip in the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
  • The Trinamool Congress also named two deputy leaders.

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    The Trinamool Congress nominated Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of Opposition and Firhad Hakim as the Chief Whip in the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, also naming two deputy leaders.

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