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Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty Quits Politics, Wishes New Bengal Leadership

Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty has announced his decision to quit politics. He shared a note on Instagram expressing his dedication as a filmmaker and legislator. Chakraborty extended best wishes to the new leadership in West Bengal after the BJP's victory in the 2026 assembly elections. Suvendu Adhikari has been elected as the BJP Legislative Party Leader, poised to become the first BJP Chief Minister of the state.

Key Points: Raj Chakraborty Quits Politics, Wishes New Bengal Leadership

  • Raj Chakraborty quits politics
  • He served as a legislator since 2021
  • BJP won 207 seats in 2026 West Bengal polls
  • Suvendu Adhikari set to become first BJP CM in state
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Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty quits politics, extends best wishes to new leadership in West Bengal

Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty announces exit from politics, extends best wishes to new West Bengal government under BJP leadership.

"I extend my heartfelt best wishes to them. I sincerely hope that, under their leadership, West Bengal will march forward on the path of progress and development. - Raj Chakraborty"

Kolkata, May 8

Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty has announced his decision to quit politics.

Taking to Instagram, Raj Chakraborty shared a long note in Bengali, adding how he worked hard to fulfil his duties as a filmmaker as well as a legislator.

"Whenever I have been entrusted with a responsibility in life, I have discharged it with dedication and integrity. I have always strived to give my absolute best. As a director, I have consistently endeavoured to bring joy to people through the medium of cinema. At times I have triumphed; at other times, I have faced defeat," he wrote.

Mentioning that he began his political journey in 2021, Raj Chakraborty further continued, "The people granted me the opportunity to serve. Over the subsequent five years, I strove to fulfil my duties as a legislator in that very spirit. That chapter came to a close in 2026."

The filmmaker also highlighted the formation of a new government in West Bengal, extending his heartfelt best wishes to the new leadership.

"I extend my heartfelt best wishes to them. I sincerely hope that, under their leadership, West Bengal will march forward on the path of progress and development," he wrote.

In the recently concluded 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 207 seats, bringing an end to the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) 15-year-long reign.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been elected the BJP Legislative Party Leader for the party in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the first BJP Chief Minister in the history of the State.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is the problem with celebrity politicians—they join for the glamour and leave when it gets tough. He was a TMC MP for 5 years and now he's out. What real change did he bring? 🙄 Will only remember him for his films.
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Vikram M
Fair enough. Politics isn't for everyone. At least he's not clinging to the seat after the party lost. The new BJP govt has big challenges ahead—West Bengal needs real development, not just slogans. Hope Raj does well in cinema again. 🎬
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Sarah B
Interesting that he left immediately after the election loss. Makes you wonder if he was just riding on the TMC wave. But I appreciate the dignified exit—wishing the new leadership well instead of making bitter statements. Classy.
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Nisha Z
I remember when he won in 2021—everyone thought it would bring fresh energy to Bengal's politics. But five years later, what did we get? More of the same. Hope the new BJP government focuses on job creation and infrastructure. Bengal needs a reset.

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