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Suvendu Adhikari set to be West Bengal CM as BJP pitches Team BJP model
Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
Amit Shah names the CM pick ahead of swearing in
Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the next Chief Minister of West Bengal, with his swearing-in scheduled for Saturday. BJP leader Amit Shah announced Adhikari as the leader of the party’s legislative group. The BJP says its “Team BJP” approach will focus on reducing corruption and political violence as it pushes a “Sonar Bangla” vision for the state.
- Suvendu Adhikari chosen as leader of BJP legislative party
- Swearing-in ceremony set for Saturday
- BJP promises to tackle corruption and political violence
- “Team BJP” model pitched for governance
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