In the last few years, Subhendu Adhikari’s stature has grown so rapidly in the politics of West Bengal that he has become the most prominent face of the BJP and is now going to become the Chief Minister of the state. Shubhendu, who defeated Mamata Banerjee, who was the Chief Minister for 15 years, first in Nandigram in 2021 and then in Bhawanipur in 2026, has insisted on running the government on the basis of collective leadership, not ‘I’, ‘we’ before assuming power. After the BJP Legislature Party meeting at Vishwa Bangla Convention Center in New Town, Kolkata, Shubhendu clearly indicated that his government will move forward on the model of collective leadership and organization-based politics.
Shubhendu, who left Trinamool Congress and joined BJP about five years ago, comes from a prestigious political family of Bengal. His father Shishir Adhikari has been a former Union Minister and MP. His brothers Divyendu Adhikari and Saimendu Adhikari have also been active politicians and BJP leaders in West Bengal. Shubhendu, who started his political journey from Congress, was with Trinamool from 1998 to 2020. Took responsibility as Transport and Irrigation Minister in Mamata government. He joined BJP in December, 2020. He has also been the MP from Tamluk constituency from 2009 to 2014. Shubhendu, who obtained a master’s degree from Rabindra Bharati University, is not married.
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emerged from the Nandigram movement
When the Left Front government began forcibly acquiring land for the Special Economic Zone project of Indonesia’s Salim Group in Nandigram during 2007 and 2008, people took to the streets in protest. It was led by Shubhendu. He emerged as the face of this movement. This was the time when people were afraid to oppose the leftist government. There was police firing during the demonstration on March 14, 2007, in which 14 people were killed. This incident proved to be a turning point in Bengal politics, ending 34 years of Left rule.
Commission to be formed to investigate corruption, Sandeshkhali and RG tax cases
Even before taking oath as Chief Minister, Shubhendu gave many big signals. He said that a commission will be constituted under the chairmanship of a retired judge to investigate the allegations of institutional corruption in Bengal. Action was also assured in cases of alleged misuse of government funds. A commission will also be formed to investigate the Sandeshkhali case and the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital case.
Shubhendu said – Charaiveti will be our mantra, this will decide the direction of the government.
Shubhendu said that Swami Vivekananda’s idea of ’Charaiveti’ i.e. keep moving forward, is not just words but a guiding principle for life and governance. The government will work with this thinking. Not interruption, but continuous progress will be the primary goal. The government’s focus will be on increasing the pace of development works, making the administrative system more accountable and implementing schemes in a time bound manner. Shubhendu said that there is a need for a fast decision making system to remove the complaints of administrative inertia and delay that have been there for a long time in the state. Our effort will be to ensure that the schemes are implemented quickly on the ground by maintaining coordination between the Center and the State.
From Lal Maidan to Saffron Oath…A new turn in Bengal politics at Brigade Parade Ground
Kolkata’s historic Brigade Parade Ground is going to witness the swearing-in of the BJP government for the first time. In 75 years this Maidan has seen the rise and fall of power. This ground has seen many big faces not only of Bengal but also of global politics. The historic meeting of Soviet Union leaders Nikita Khrushchev and Nikolai Bulganin in 1955 gave it international recognition. After the formation of Bangladesh, Indira Gandhi’s meeting with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman also took place here. After 1977, this ground became the biggest symbol of the strength of the Left Front. This ground full of red flags had become the center of politics. After 2011, it became the stage for Trinamool’s rallies.
Colors of Jhalmuri and Bengali cuisine will be visible
The colors of Bengal’s tradition and culture will be visible in the oath ceremony on the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti. There will be a special presentation of Rabindra Sangeet. Many leaders can be seen in Bengali dhoti. Jhalmuri, Sitabhog and Mihidana dishes will be available for the guests.
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