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Bangladesh Awami League congratulates Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal chief minister after election win
International
Published on 9 May 2026
A Bangladesh party publicly backs West Bengal’s new CM
Bangladesh Awami League has congratulated BJP Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari after his victory in West Bengal’s Legislative Assembly elections and his swearing-in as the state’s Chief Minister. The development signals a notable diplomatic gesture across borders, drawing attention to how regional political shifts in India are being publicly acknowledged by Bangladesh’s ruling party.
- Awami League congratulates Suvendu Adhikari after election victory
- Adhikari assumes office as Chief Minister of West Bengal
- Bangladesh’s ruling party offers a public diplomatic endorsement
- The move highlights cross-border attention to West Bengal politics
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