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Chief Minister Adhikari stated that the man lynched for the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur was innocent, with police registering four FIRs including for the rape, murder of the minor, and the lynching.
Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has suspended all construction work until July 31 and ordered an audit of all ongoing projects in the state, following initial reports of a flawed building plan for a collapsed warehouse in Kolkata.
Chief Minister Adhikari announced that Kolkata will soon introduce a water metro system, making it the 18th city to be connected by this mode of transport.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari urged authorities to expedite the deportation of alleged illegal Bangladeshi nationals at the Hakimpur checkpoint, emphasizing the state's 'detect, delete and deport' policy.
Chief Minister Adhikari, speaking in North Bengal, emphasized the need for a fundamental change in the political system rather than just a shift in the ruling party's flag.
Chief Minister Adhikari made a controversial comparison of Bengal to Srinagar following recent violence in Kolkata, drawing strong reactions.
CM Adhikari announced that former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will lead a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) panel in West Bengal, with a draft bill to be placed before the state cabinet on July 2.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has defended the renaming of Suhrawardy Avenue to Gopal Mukherjee Road, stating that no roads should bear names linked to Mughals, British, or Pathan rulers.
Hundreds of people are reportedly attempting to flee to Bangladesh following statements by Bengal CM Adhikari, who called for people to 'quit India'.
Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his second 'Janatar Darbar' (people's court), where job aspirants and an elderly land grab victim were among those who queued at midnight to present their grievances. The initiative aims to directly address public concerns.
Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew his candidature from the Falta repoll in West Bengal just two days before the scheduled voting. His decision has sparked questions regarding whether it was due to a promise or political pressure.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity and wise spending, particularly regarding fuel consumption, has led to various officials, including Gujarat ministers, reducing their convoys and adopting more frugal practices. This initiative comes amidst broader economic considerations and a regional fuel crisis impacting services like Air India.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari issued a strong warning to AJUP’s Humayun Kabir, advising him to 'think 25 times before speaking' after Kabir made what Adhikari deemed 'communal' remarks. The Chief Minister indicated that action would be taken if such statements continued.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reviewed the status of ongoing projects for a ₹1 lakh crore rail overhaul in Bengal. The meeting focused on the significant investment in railway infrastructure for the region.
Leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) attended an administrative meeting chaired by West Bengal Chief Minister Adhikari, following the 2026 assembly polls where the Bharatiya Janata Party won 208 seats and TMC secured 80.
Chief Minister Adhikari has ordered districts to establish 'holding centres' for illegal foreigners, instructing state police to detain them and hand them over to the BSF for deportation, particularly targeting illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
Naushad Siddiqui has written to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, highlighting the distress faced by both communities concerning Bengal's slaughter rules.
Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant political shift in the state. He has formed his cabinet and pledged to be a Chief Minister for all citizens.