Suvendu Adhikari
Coverage of Suvendu Adhikari in the Nexus archive.
- West Bengal CM announces ₹313 crore for tea workers under Central scheme
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ₹313 crore allocation for tea workers under a Central scheme. The funds aim to improve the welfare, health, and education of tea garden workers in North Bengal.
- West Bengal to recover triple damages for property vandalism: CM Adhikari
West Bengal will recover triple damages for property vandalism. The Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, stated that properties of those who fail to pay damages will be auctioned for recovery.
- Do not hide data on crime like previous regime: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari tells Police
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated dedicated help desks for women and cybercrime across all police stations in the state. He urged authorities not to hide crime data as the previous regime allegedly did.
- Bengal brings Bill on year-long detention, restricting legal access
Bengal introduces a bill allowing year-long detention to prevent anti-social activities. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari claims the state will not misuse the law for political vendetta, while a Trinamool MLA asserts the law will not withstand legal scrutiny.
- Kerala CM seeks West Bengal counterpart’s intervention to restore journalist R. Rajagopal’s passport
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has requested West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's assistance to resolve the passport renewal issue of journalist R. Rajagopal. The process is stalled due to an adverse police verification report from Kolkata police.
- West Bengal CM says action will be taken against MLA Humayun Kabir for provocative remarks
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced action against MLA Humayun Kabir for provocative remarks. Three cases have been registered against Kabir at Rejinagar and Shaktipur police stations.
- Kolkata under: Amid death and despair, kin of workers search for the living
An accident in Kolkata on June 24 left workers missing or dead, with families searching for survivors. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari noted most workers were from Bihar.
- Mamata loyalists, rebels submit list of new office-bearers to EC
Mamata loyalists and rebels submitted a list of new office-bearers to the Election Commission (EC). Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that the Trinamool Congress will never recover from the split.
- Strong maritime capabilities deciding factor for country’s economic, strategic influence: PM Modi
PM Modi emphasized the importance of strong maritime capabilities for a country's economic and strategic influence. The commissioning event was attended by West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.
- BJP worker killed in Howrah; W.B. CM promises law to seize properties of accused
A BJP worker was killed in Howrah, prompting West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to announce a law to seize properties of those accused of corruption and electoral violence. He urged people to avoid targeting accused individuals' homes and to trust the police and administration for legal action.
- Anit Thapa resigns as Chief Executive of GTA
Anit Thapa resigned as Chief Executive of GTA following West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's visit to Darjeeling hills and allegations of corruption in the GTA. The resignation occurs after the BJP came to power in West Bengal in May 2026, prompting chairpersons of civic bodies like Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation to resign.
- BJP govt. in State will be of nationalists, says CM Suvendu during maiden visit to north Bengal
BJP government will work towards giving north Bengal its developmental dues to erase the deprivation meted out to the region earlier, as stated by Suvendu Adhikari during his first visit to the region. He emphasized the focus on addressing past developmental neglect.
- North Bengal development roadmap ready, all Central schemes will reach hills: CM Suvendu
A comprehensive development roadmap for North Bengal has been prepared, and all Central welfare and development schemes will be implemented in the region, according to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
- Mamata files plea in Calcutta HC challenging poll result in Bhabanipur Assembly seat she lost
Mamata filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the election result in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat she lost. Suvendu Adhikari, now the BJP's first Chief Minister of Bengal, defeated the TMC chief by 15,105 votes.
- Centre allocates ₹8,500 crore for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme, announces CM Suvendu Adhikari
The Centre allocated ₹8,500 crore for Bengal under the VB-G RAM G scheme, as announced by CM Suvendu Adhikari. The allocation is part of 1,100 'Jan Kalyan Shivir' camps from June 15 to 17, aiming to help people access 54 Central and State government schemes.
- TMC crisis continues: Saayoni, Mala Roy reach Delhi ahead of rebels' meeting with speaker
The TMC crisis continues as Saayoni and Mala Roy travel to Delhi ahead of a meeting between rebel MPs and the speaker. The rebel MPs are also expected to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday.
- Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Barik resigns from Rajya Sabha
Prakash Chik Barik, a Trinamool Congress MP, resigns from the Rajya Sabha and states he will follow CM Suvendu Adhikari's instructions to work for development.
- West Bengal cabinet 2026: Full list of ministers in Suvendu Adhikari govt
The West Bengal cabinet under Suvendu Adhikari's government in 2026 includes several new ministers appointed by the BJP. The government has inducted fresh faces into the Cabinet.
- India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis
India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since the BJP's victory in West Bengal, with the state government establishing detention centers for undocumented migrants and Rohingya refugees. The campaign aligns with the BJP's 'detect, delete and deport' policy, amid political tensions over immigration and deteriorating relations with Bangladesh following a 2024 revolution.
- Suvendu Adhikari: All you need to know about West Bengal’s first BJP CM
Suvendu Adhikari is the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal. He is known for leading protests against the previous government and shifting from the Trinamool Congress to the BJP, altering Bengal's political landscape.
- Suvendu Adhikari | The Bengal pivot
Suvendu Adhikari, a former trusted lieutenant of Mamata Banerjee, has unseated her from power and become West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister.
- West Bengal Government to provide jobs to kin of BJP workers killed in 2021 post-poll violence
The West Bengal government will provide jobs to family members of BJP workers killed during post-poll violence in 2021. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari also announced a one-time ₹5 lakh financial assistance for affected families from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
- 4,800 illegal infiltrators deported to Bangladesh, says Bengal CM Suvendu
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reported that 4,800 illegal infiltrators have been deported to Bangladesh, with 836 more held in border district centers awaiting deportation.
- Weapons used to terrorise people in previous regime: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari after seizure of firearms
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that forces have seized a large cache of illegal firearms and ammunition aimed at disrupting peace. He referred to the weapons as having been used to terrorize people under the previous regime.
- From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari set to become West Bengal chief minister
Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the next chief minister of West Bengal, a former ally of Mamata Banerjee who has joined the BJP. This development marks a significant shift in West Bengal's political landscape. Adhikari's transition from a trusted aide to a rival is notable.
- Top BJP leader's aide shot dead in violence after Indian state election
Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in violence after the Indian state election. Suvendu Adhikari is a front runner to become West Bengal's new chief minister. The incident occurred amidst post-election violence.