Suvendu Adhikari: All you need to know about West Bengal’s first BJP CM

Suvendu AdhikariOne of the chief architects of the rise of the BJP West BengalHe was sworn in as the first Minister of State of the BJP at a grand ceremony held at the Brigade Parade Grounds on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

From leading protests over alleged post-poll violence following the 2021 Assembly elections to leading marches towards State Secretariat ‘Nabanna’ and mobilizing cadres on corruption, unemployment, law and order issues, Mr. Adhikari has consistently positioned himself at the center of the party’s political offensive.