Hindutva mascot, ex-TMC insider: Five reasons why BJP chose Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal CM

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:15:41 +0000
India

Suvendu Adhikari emerged as the BJP's choice for West Bengal Chief Minister after years of being the party's strongest anti-Mamata Banerjee face. His victories, including defeating Banerjee in her stronghold, solidified his position. Adhikari's insider knowledge of the TMC and ability to consolidate Hindu votes made him the natural leader for the BJP's first government in the state.