West Bengal, Tamil Nadu CM Announcement Live Updates: ‘Serving People Will Be Priority,’ Suvendu Adhikari on Bengal Mandate
Party sources say Suvendu Adhikari leads the chief minister race as BJP leaders discuss portfolios, security and a May 9 swearing-in.
- Following a decisive victory, the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form its first government in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule, with BJP MLA-elect Suvendu Adhikari emerging as the frontrunner for chief minister.
- The BJP secured 207 seats, consolidating its position by reducing the TMC to 80, with Adhikari credited for spearheading the ground offensive that breached the incumbent administration's citadel.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah was appointed as central observer to oversee the legislature party leadership election, while authorities enforce zero tolerance toward post-poll violence ahead of the May 9 swearing-in ceremony.
- Outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged "atrocities" during the elections and claimed a "moral victory," refusing to resign, while BJP leaders dismissed her allegations of vote manipulation citing lack of formal evidence.
- While Adhikari remains the primary contender, the party also considers state unit chief Samik Bhattacharya and vice-president Agnimitra Paul for the chief minister post, as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said voters reject parties ignoring public welfare.
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Bhattacharya urged party workers to celebrate responsibly. \"Celebrate the victory, but don't do anything that hurts anyone's feelings. As big as our victory, our responsibility is also that big,\" he said.
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