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The West Bengal government has finalized its cabinet portfolios, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari retaining key departments such as home, land, and power. Swapan Dasgupta has been allocated the finance ministry, and Dilip Ghosh will oversee panchayats.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed and taken oath as Assam's chief minister on May 12, marking the NDA's third consecutive term, following his unanimous election as leader of the BJP-led NDA legislature party.
The BJP achieved a historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, marking a significant political shift in the state. However, incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign, alleging electoral fraud and claiming her party did not lose.
Former BJP state president Dilip Ghosh vowed 'UP-style encounters' in West Bengal, alleging police inaction against criminals due to the ruling Trinamool Congress, which has responded to his controversial remarks.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has formally protested the Election Commission's decision to reshuffle top bureaucrats and police officials in the state ahead of the assembly elections, with the Commission naming a new DGP and Kolkata top cop.
Panchayat Minister Dilip Ghosh announced that the government will prioritize the rural economy, focusing on job creation and infrastructure development.
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.
Prime Minister Modi conducted a series of rallies in West Bengal, intensifying his criticism of the ruling TMC as election preparations continued, including new voter registrations and security reviews. His addresses also drew criticism from the opposition regarding alleged Model Code of Conduct violations.
West Bengal has argued before the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate cannot claim a 'fundamental right' to probe, flagging a threat to the federal structure in the context of alleged obstruction during I-PAC raids.
Veteran Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh recounted his interaction with Prime Minister Modi, where Modi asked for sweets and Ghosh replied 'after polls'.
Dilip Ghosh was seen riding a superbike without a helmet, an act that garnered both admiration and criticism from observers.
A political aide to top BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, an incident that has intensified concerns over post-election violence in the state. Police have detained three people in connection with the murder.
Dilip Ghosh, a veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is making a comeback in the Bengal elections, having started his political career as an RSS volunteer.
The general public here thinks that the BJP is their own party, and that is why they make us victorious in every election, says Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh
On the issue of deployment of central forces in West Bengal, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that elections cannot be conducted without central forces.