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West Bengal Muslim voters weigh BJP rule as first chief minister takes oath in new political era
Politics
Published on 10 May 2026
Minority voting alliances have quietly shifted this election
West Bengal ushered in a new political era as Suvendu Adhikari became the state’s first BJP chief minister. With Muslims making up about 30% of the population, reactions are cautiously pragmatic: representation fears remain, but many hope for democratic governance for all. The election also marked a shift in minority voting patterns, fragmenting long-standing alliances.
- Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister
- Muslims in the state respond with watchful pragmatism, balancing hopes and concerns
- Representation and inclusion remain key worries for minority voters
- Voting patterns among minorities shifted, breaking traditional alliances
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