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14 decisions Suvendu Adhikari took within 48 hours of becoming CM of Bengal: From no namaz in public, reopening 2021 post-poll violence cases and...

OpIndia Staff - 12 May, 2026

Suvendu Adhikari has clearly shown the people of Bengal that his intent is in the right place. Within just 2 days of assuming Office, he has announced 14 key decisions which will change the course of the State.

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Suvendu Adhikari holds first cabinet meeting: Land transfer to BSF for border fencing cleared. Here are six key decisions taken

OpIndia Staff - 11 May, 2026

Bengal’s new CM Suvendu Adhikari held his first cabinet meeting on May 11 on the 14th floor of the state administrative building Nabanna. The CM...

Crime

Murder of Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant: CID nab 3 from UP, 1 from Bihar, UPI transactions at toll plaza helped in breakthrough

OpIndia Staff - 11 May, 2026

The investigation has now expanded to Bihar as well. In a late-night operation in Buxar, a Bengal Police team detained a man identified as Vishal, who is said to be a history-sheeter with a long criminal background.

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West Bengal: NIA nabs TMC leaders Sariul Sheikh and Yusuf Sheikh for Muslim mob violence against judicial officers in Malda

OpIndia Staff - 11 May, 2026

During the interrogation of the now-arrested TMC leaders, Sariul and Yusuf, the NIA seized their mobile phones. The arrested duo was brought to Kolkata on Saturday. Sariul (some reports say Sadiul) Sheikh, a resident of Sultanganj under Kaliachak police station.

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From restoring schools to reopening temples and shops: How the BJP is reclaiming Bengal from TMC’s ‘Jungle Raj’ after its landslide victory in the...

Shriti Sagar - 10 May, 2026

The BJP’s reclamation efforts have also extended to the religious and cultural heart of Bengal. In a viral incident from Rampurhat in Birbhum district, BJP leaders reopened the Bhog room of the Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple.

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“Suvendu Adhikari saved the lives of at least 5,000 TMC workers”, says suspended TMC spokesperson Riju Dutta, praises the new CM for showing restraint...

OpIndia Staff - 10 May, 2026

Dutta was suspended from the TMC on Saturday for a period of six years with immediate effect.

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Humayun Kabir, who laid the foundation of Babri Masjid, threatens to assault West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari during interview with Bangladeshi channel

OpIndia Staff - 10 May, 2026

“It was only Humayun Kabir who challenged Suvendu Adhikari both inside and outside the Vidhan Sabha. I had said that if you put your hand on any Muslim MLA, then I will thrash you,” he was heard saying.

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TMC suspends spokesperson Riju Dutta for claiming that he was pressurised by the party to abuse BJP leaders, Dutta denies party’s claim that he...

OpIndia Staff - 9 May, 2026

In a major disciplinary crackdown following its worst-ever electoral performance, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Saturday suspended its senior spokesperson Dr Riju...

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