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Suvendu Adhikari Welcomes Modi to Kolkata as West Bengal CM pick sparks new political era
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
A “double engine” welcome lands before the oath
Union Home Minister Amit Shah ended leadership speculation by naming Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal’s next Chief Minister after the BJP’s landmark election win. Ahead of the oath-taking, Adhikari welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kolkata, framing it as the start of a “double engine era.” The inauguration is expected to draw Modi, Amit Shah, and top BJP and NDA leaders.
- Amit Shah announced Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal’s next CM
- Adhikari welcomed PM Modi in Kolkata ahead of the oath ceremony
- The event is expected to include top BJP and NDA leadership
- The “double engine era” framing signals a new political push
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