Suvendu Adhikari rises from trusted aide to chief minister of West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari stands confidently at a podium, addressing a crowd of supporters during a rally celebrating his recent appointment as Chief Minister of West Bengal.

The political dynamics began to change in December 2020 when Adhikari resigned from the TMC, signaling a rift with Banerjee. His departure was seen as a precursor to his growing ambition and dissatisfaction with the party’s direction, particularly regarding governance and leadership style. In the subsequent months, Adhikari aligned himself with the Bharatiya Janata Party … Read more