Suvendu Adhikari takes oath: From a TMC poster boy to BJP's first Bengal CM - a look at his political journey
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Summary
In the last five years, Suvendu Adhikari emerged as the BJP’s most formidable challenger to the TMC, delivering a crushing blow by defeating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and ultimately creating history as Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister since Independence.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Policy & Politics
Published Saturday, 9 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right