Around 1,000 police personnel have been stationed at each of the three central Kolkata venues, with drones, RAF teams and central forces deployed to prevent clashes between rival groups.
Ending days of speculation, West Bengal BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday categorically ruled out taking charge as president of the prestigious College Square Durga Puja committee or assuming any leadership role in any Durga Puja committee across the state.
The training programme, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., focused on the fundamentals of administrative work.
Suvendhu Adhikari held a meeting with Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday.
Governor RN Ravi is scheduled to administer the oath at 11 a.m. at the Lok Bhavan.
The police, according to the district administration officials, is trying to find land for the purpose. No significant progress however has gained momentum as yet, the officials said.
The BJP Legislative Party meeting will be held on Friday evening where the party will elect its leader who will be the Chief Minister of the state.
Officials said preliminary consultations on the contours of a possible “re-industrialisation roadmap” for Bengal, with emphasis on manufacturing revival, logistics, urban infrastructure, riverine trade, and employment generation, has already started.
Police are examining eyewitness accounts, CCTV footage and recovered cartridges as BJP and TMC trade charges over post-poll violence in Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee has claimed that TMC will form government in West Bengal with a two-third majority.
