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Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal Chief Minister

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal, subsequently forming his first cabinet. The event garnered significant political reactions and celebrations from party supporters.

8 May, 05:16 — 9 May, 15:03
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BBCHigh16h ago

From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari set to become West Bengal chief minister

A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.

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FTVery High12h ago

The comeback of Narendra Modi

Two years after losing its majority, the BJP is now taking opposition strongholds and paving the prime minister’s way for a fourth term in office

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DWHigh7h ago

India news: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of Adhikari. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, Vijay is still grappling with the numbers to claim power. DW has the latest.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

'Sacrifice etched in BJP's journey': PM Modi's tribute to party workers killed in Bengal

A temporary memorial honouring the slain BJP workers was erected near the stage at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, where Suvendu Adhikari and his council of ministers took oath earlier in the day. The memorial displayed the names of the “martyrs” along with the districts they belonged to. Shah also shared a video of the memorial and said it had evoked “deep emotions” among party workers present at the oath-taking venue.

By TOI NEWS DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago

To deliver on mandate for change, CM Adhikari has no time to lose, he needs to take every West Bengal citizen along B

By Editorial

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

‘First enemy is BJP’: Mamata calls for Oppn unity in Bengal as Suvendu takes oath as CM

Mamata urged national parties to join her "joint platform" to fight the BJP.

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ndtvMostly Factual5h ago

Sheikh Hasina Praises Suvendu Adhikari: 'Strong, People-Oriented Leadership'

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as Bengal's chief minister along with four other members of the state Council of Ministers at a high-profile ceremony.

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RapplerMostly Factual1d ago

DOST chief Solidum highest paid Cabinet official in 2025

The Commission on Audit releases its 2025 Report on Salaries and Allowances of government officials

By Rappler.com

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Daily Star BDMixed7h ago

BJP’s West Bengal victory and cross-border anxieties - The Daily Star

BJP’s West Bengal victory and cross-border anxieties  The Daily Star

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