Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as CM. Will Bengal get a woman Deputy CM? What we know so far
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Summary
Looking at other states, the BJP has deputy chief ministers in its governments in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The saffron party may want to have the same structure in Bengal as well.
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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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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right