Suvendu Adhikari Becomes First BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari, who switched from the Trinamool Congress to the Bharatiya Janata Party, was installed as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister, leading a new state government.
Suvendu Adhikari became the first chief minister of West Bengal from the Bharatiya Janata Party after moving from the Trinamool Congress. He was known for leadership in protests and opposition to the previous government. According to the Times of India, West Bengal now has a new BJP government.
The Times of India reported that Adhikari is the chief minister of West Bengal. The same outlet said the BJP government’s key initiatives target women and youth, that it is enforcing laws and promoting central schemes.
Hyprnews.in noted that Adhikari served as a Member of Parliament from the Tamluk constituency in 2014 and previously held the Tamluk parliamentary seat from 2011 to 2012. The outlet also reported that he was the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
The Times of India stated that the Trinamool Congress faces a crisis.
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