Suvendu Adhikari Archives - National Times

18 May

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Warns of ‘Zero Tolerance’ Against Violence After Kolkata Clashes

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday asserted that his government would adopt a “zero tolerance” policy against vandalism and violence carried out under the guise of religious slogans following violent protests in Kolkata’s Park Circus area.The warning came a day after demonstrations linked to recent bulldozer action in Tiljala turned violent in the minority-dominated locality, leading to clashes between protesters and security personnel.According to officials, protesters allegedly hurled stones at police personnel during the unrest, injuring several officers and damaging public property and vehicles. Police said the protests were linked to administrative action against illegal…

11 May

Manoj Agarwal Appointed Chief Secretary of West Bengal Under New BJP Administration

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant administrative overhaul following the recent assembly elections, the newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal has appointed Manoj Agarwal as the state’s new Chief Secretary. An official order issued on Monday confirmed that Agarwal, a seasoned 1990-batch IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, will take over the top bureaucratic post under the leadership of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. This appointment marks a pivotal shift in the state's governance as the BJP begins its maiden term in Bengal after securing a decisive victory with 207 seats in the 294-member assembly. Agarwal is…

09 May

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Attends Historic Swearing-In of Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, travelled to West Bengal on Saturday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari. Saini extended his warmest congratulations to Adhikari and the people of West Bengal, characterizing the event as a momentous and historic occasion for the entire country. He remarked that this victory serves as a powerful testament to the collective resolution of the people to achieve the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047." Saini highlighted the profound legacy of the region, noting that the historic land of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and…

08 May

Amit Shah Hails ‘Significant’ BJP Mandate in West Bengal; Suvendu Adhikari to Lead as Chief Minister

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed profound gratitude on Friday following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) decisive victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Addressing the newly formed legislature party in Kolkata, Shah characterized the mandate as a "very significant" turning point for the state’s political landscape. He emphasized that the overwhelming support from the electorate has placed a heavy mantle of responsibility on the party's shoulders, pledging that the BJP will work tirelessly to meet the high expectations of a public that has unequivocally voted for a fundamental change in governance. The meeting also served as…

04 May

Suvendu Adhikari Topples Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur as BJP Secures Historic Victory in West Bengal

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh)— In a seismic shift within the political landscape of West Bengal, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered a major upset on Monday, losing the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency to the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari. The final tally revealed a defeat by a margin of 15,114 votes, marking a significant personal and political blow to the Trinamool Congress leader. This result signifies the second time Adhikari has successfully challenged and defeated Banerjee in a direct contest, following his narrow but consequential victory over her in Nandigram during the 2021 elections. Adhikari achieved a remarkable dual victory in…

04 May

PM Modi Hails “Spectacular Mandate” as BJP Secures Historic Victory in West Bengal Assembly Elections

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated a landmark victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, describing the results as a definitive triumph of people's power and a validation of the politics of good governance. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister remarked that these elections would be remembered forever as a moment when the aspirations of the people prevailed over established political orders. He extended a deep salute to the citizens of West Bengal and pledged that the incoming government would work tirelessly to ensure dignity, opportunity, and the fulfilment of…