Suvendu Adhikari | The Bengal pivot
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Summary
Mamata Banerjee’s former trusted lieutenant has unseated her from power and become West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 8 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
3 changes recorded for this policy.
Description Monday, 11 May 2026 via hindustan_times
Dilip Ghosh gets panchayats and rural development; Agnimitra Paul gets women and child development
Description Tuesday, 12 May 2026 via hindustan_times
The Trinamool Congress also objected to the appointment, claiming it reinforced suspicions about the neutrality of election authorities during the polls.
Description Wednesday, 13 May 2026 via hindustan_times
Adhikari had won both the Bhabanipur and Nandigram seats in the recently concluded Assembly elections in West Bengal.