West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that the state police have been given complete freedom to take firm and immediate action against crimes targeting women, stressing that officers should not wait for political or administrative instructions before acting within the framework of the law. Speaking during a discussion on the budgetary demands of...
Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has strongly defended the proposal to remove a mosque located near Kolkata’s airport, arguing that national security must take precedence over all other considerations. His remarks have intensified the political debate surrounding infrastructure, security, and religious sensitivities in the state. The issue gained attention...
A fresh political confrontation has erupted in West Bengal over the handling and reporting of crime statistics, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responding sharply to allegations made by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. The exchange has once again brought the state’s law-and-order situation into the political spotlight, highlighting the ongoing tussle between the ruling...
West Bengal’s political landscape witnessed renewed debate over welfare spending and governance priorities after senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari indicated that a future BJP government in the state could significantly alter the allocation of funds currently earmarked for minority welfare programs. Adhikari’s remarks have added a fresh dimension to the ongoing political...
The death toll from the devastating warehouse collapse in Kolkata’s Taratala area has risen to 11, intensifying scrutiny over building safety standards, regulatory oversight, and alleged corruption in the approval process of the structure. As rescue teams concluded a prolonged operation to recover victims and search for survivors, the political and administrative fallout from the...
In a significant political and legal development in West Bengal, the newly formed state government has reportedly approved all pending requests from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking sanction to prosecute senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. The decision marks a notable shift in the state’s handling of long-pending investigative...
A major financial boost for rural development in West Bengal has sparked renewed political debate after an announcement that the Centre has allocated approximately ₹8,500 crore to the State under a key village development initiative. The funding is expected to support infrastructure expansion, employment generation, and welfare projects across rural areas, while also becoming a...
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari has intensified the political debate surrounding illegal immigration in West Bengal by advocating for a strict “detect, delete and deport” policy, drawing parallels with immigration enforcement measures associated with former United States President Donald Trump. The Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly made the remarks while...
Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has stirred a fresh political controversy after urging state police officials not to produce suspected illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators before courts, but instead hand them over directly to the Border Security Force for further action. Speaking on the issue of border security and alleged infiltration across the...
A fresh political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after an FIR was registered against senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee over alleged inflammatory speeches delivered during the recently concluded Bengal election campaign. The development has intensified the already heated political atmosphere in the state, where allegations of post-poll violence,...