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Gayatri Adhikari, mother of newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, expressed pride and said people are happier than her. She urged him to ensure justice in RG Kar medical college case, focus on jobs, women’s safety, and welfare

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the first BJP government in West Bengal along with a six-member cabinet representing diverse caste groups. The portfolios were not announced, while political reactions and Opposition leadership questions continue.

Amit Shah announced that infiltration and cattle smuggling would end in West Bengal under the BJP government led by Suvendu Adhikari. He hailed the electoral victory as a national security milestone and criticised the outgoing TMC regime’s governance

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said infiltration and cattle smuggling would become impossible in West Bengal under a BJP government. After announcing Suvendu Adhikari as the BJP legislature party leader, Shah linked the party’s electoral victory to national security and democratic restoration

Suvendu Adhikari’s rise to becoming West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister has been marked by electoral victories over Mamata Banerjee, aggressive opposition politics and sustained grassroots mobilisation. His leadership in major political agitations helped establish him as the BJP’s strongest face in Bengal

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, clearing the way for him to become the state’s first BJP Chief Minister. Amit Shah announced the decision after a meeting of newly elected MLAs and party leaders

Police in West Bengal intensified surveillance in border districts as investigators suspect interstate professional shooters were involved in the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath. Investigators are also probing the role of local criminals in assisting the attackers

Suvendu Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah announcing the decision. He is set to become the state’s first BJP Chief Minister, with swearing-in scheduled on May 9

Amit Shah visited the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata after arriving as BJP’s central observer for the legislature party meeting. The BJP is set to elect its leader following a historic election win, marking a political shift in West Bengal

Tension gripped North 24 Parganas after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead. Police intensified security and launched raids as BJP supporters protested, alleging political violence and demanding arrests, while investigators examined CCTV footage to identify motorcycle-borne assailants

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot at close range in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, on Wednesday night. He sustained bullet injuries and was hospitalised.

In Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, Mamata Banerjee’s lead over Suvendu Adhikari narrowed to 7,184 votes after 12 rounds, reflecting sharp swings in a high-stakes contest with eight rounds of counting still remaining

West Bengal will witness counting of votes on Monday amid heavy security arrangements after a high-voltage Assembly election campaign. The results will determine whether the TMC retains power or the BJP secures a historic breakthrough in the politically crucial state

Suvendu Adhikari accused Mamata Banerjee of “dramabazi” over her visit to a counting centre, dismissing EVM tampering claims and asserting BJP will win as tensions escalate ahead of result day

Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari traded barbs near a Bhabanipur polling booth during West Bengal elections, alleging rigging and intimidation. High-stakes voting across 142 constituencies underscores intense rivalry between TMC and BJP

Trinamool Congress accused Central forces in Nandigram of assaulting and intimidating villagers during election-related activity, alleging BJP misuse of CRPF. The party lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, demanding action, suspension of personnel, and measures to prevent further incidents

In Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency, Mamata Banerjee faces Suvendu Adhikari, whose affidavit shows higher assets and multiple cases, while Banerjee reports minimal assets and no criminal charges ahead of a high-stakes electoral battle

Mamata Banerjee will defend her seat even as the BJP has fielded the leader of opposition from the constituency

The West Bengal Assembly witnessed uproar on Thursday as TMC and BJP MLAs clashed over Suvendu Adhikari’s suspension. Speaker Biman Banerjee suspended BJP leaders Shankar Ghosh and Agnimitra Paul amid heated exchanges, forcing marshals to intervene. The House, however, continued proceedings

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy was attacked in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar during a protest. BJP accused TMC of orchestrating the violence, while Trinamool dismissed it as a staged drama. No injuries were reported; police investigation is underway.