The Bharatiya Janata Party has elected Suvendu Adhikari as the legislative party leader and announced his name for the Chief Minister of West Bengal for which the swearing in ceremony will take place on Saturday (May 9).



West Bengal CM Announced: Suvendu Adhikari Formally Named Chief Minister Of West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari has been named the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal after a landslide election victory. Here are 10 fast facts about his family, education and political journey.

Suvendu Adhikari: 10 fast facts about the leader set to be first BJP chief minister of West Bengal

West Bengal politics is witnessing a major turning point as Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the state’s new Chief Minister. The announcement has triggered huge political reactions across Bengal, with BJP supporters celebrating what could be a historic power shift. From intense election battles to dramatic political developments, all eyes are now on the official swearing-in and the future direction of West Bengal politics.


Suvendu Adhikari Elected Bengal BJP Leader, Set to Become New West Bengal CM

Adhikari’s journey began early. Once a trusted aide of Mamata Banerjee, he entered politics as a teenager and steadily rose through the ranks.

Suvendu Adhikari named BJP’s Chief Minister for West Bengal, who is he?

As the final decision for the West Bengal Chief Minister’s chair approaches, the buzz across the city suggests that the choice isn't just about a name, but about the vision for the future. WION spoke to people of Kolkata to understand who they want as Bengal's new CM. 

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Suvendu Adhikari’s inner circle has now seen multiple mysterious deaths over more than a decade: Pradip Jha in 2013, security aide Subhabrata Chakraborty in 2018, Pulak Lahiri in 2021 and now Chandranath Rath in 2026. Coincidence, political violence, or a deeper pattern? Scroll down.

Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here

A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been shot dead in West Bengal, triggering renewed concerns over political violence and law and order in the state. The incident has sparked strong reactions from political circles, while police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible. The killing comes amid an already tense political atmosphere in the region.


West Bengal Violence: Close Aide of BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari Shot Dead

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant has been shot dead in Madhyamgram, West Bengal, in a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns over law and order in the state.

Suvendu Adhikari’s PA Shot Dead in Madhyamgram | WION SHORTS

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the murder in West Bengal was pre-planned, claiming that a recce was conducted for 2–3 days before the attack. The statement has intensified political tensions in the state, with demands for a thorough investigation into the incident. Police are continuing their probe as political parties exchange sharp accusations over rising violence in the region.


West Bengal Violence | Suvendu Adhikari: Murder Planned, Recce Done for 2-3 Days 

A forensic team has arrived at the site after the shooting death of a BJP leader’s personal assistant in West Bengal.

Forensic Team Arrives After BJP Leader’s PA Shot Dead 

From Indian Air Force veteran to Suvendu Adhikari’s most trusted political fixer, Chandranath Rath operated largely behind the scenes until a targeted post-poll assassination thrust him into Bengal’s violent political spotlight. Who was Chandranath Rath?. All you need to know.

Who was Chandranath Rath? Air Force Veteran, Suvendu Adhikari's most trusted aide killed in brazen West Bengal shooting

A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been shot dead in West Bengal, triggering renewed concerns over political violence and law and order in the state. The incident has sparked strong reactions from political circles, while police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible. The killing comes amid an already tense political atmosphere in the region.

Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant has been shot dead in Madhyamgram, West Bengal, in a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns over law and order in the region. The killing has triggered a police investigation, with authorities probing the circumstances and possible motives behind the attack. The incident comes amid an already tense political atmosphere in the state.


Suvendu Adhikari’s PA Shot Dead in Madhyamgram Incident 

Suvendu Adhikari arrived at a hospital after reports of his personal assistant being shot dead in Madhyamgram, West Bengal. The incident has triggered a major political uproar and intensified concerns over law and order in the region. Police continue their investigation into the killing, while tensions remain high amid ongoing political developments in the state.


Suvendu Adhikari Arrives at Hospital After PA Shooting Incident 

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant has been shot dead near Madhyamgram in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, sparking shock and concern over law and order in the region. The incident comes amid heightened political tensions, with police launching a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing. Authorities are probing possible motives behind the attack.


BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari’s PA Shot Dead Near Madhyamgram

West Bengal’s post-poll violence has taken another deadly turn after Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant was shot dead in what eyewitnesses describe as a professional, point-blank assassination. Scroll down to read the eyewitness account.

Suvendu Adhikari PA's killing 'pre-planned'? Eyewitness reveals shocking details of shooting in West Bengal's Madhyamgram

As per reports, at least four rounds were reportedly fired at BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Details about the assailants and the exact sequence of events remain unclear at this stage.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram

Suvendu Adhikari has emerged as the BJP’s primary Chief Ministerial candidate in West Bengal, leveraging his grassroots influence and strategic victories over Mamata Banerjee to challenge TMC’s long-standing dominance.

Who will be new CM of West Bengal? Suvendu Adhikari could be the best bet for BJP - Here’s why

West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo, Mamata Banerjee, said in a press conference that the TMC will contest 291 of the 294 seats in the state, and predicted that her party will secure over 226 seats. 

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West Bengal CM Announced: Suvendu Adhikari Formally Named Chief Minister Of West Bengal

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