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.
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