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From fighting Left to becoming West Bengal Chief Minister; a look at Suvendu Adhikari's political journey
May 9, 2026
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In a major political shift in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister, marking the end of a 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delivered a strong mandate in the 294-member Assembly, winning 207 seats, while the TMC was reduced to 80 seats. Following the victory, Adhikari was unanimously chosen as the leader of the BJP legislature party in a meeting attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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