Slain Chandranath Rath: From air force serviceman to Suvendu’s trusted troubleshooter
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the opposition in West Bengal, was shot dead on Wednesday night. Rath had served in the Indian Air Force for nearly two decades before transitioning into political coordination and administrative roles. He joined Adhikari's inner circle around 2019 after a brief stint in the corporate sector. Rath played a key role in several high-profile political battles, including the BJP’s Bhabanipur campaign, and was considered a trusted confidant of Adhikari. His death has sparked strong reactions in Bengal and heightened tensions following the Assembly election results.
7 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Following the targeted assassination of Chandranath Rath, BJP supporters protested for the immediate arrest of the assailants, prompting increased security in North 24 Parganas.
— BBC
Following the BJP's historic victory in the West Bengal election, Chandranath Rath, a personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, was shot and killed in post-poll violence.
— The Hindu
A close aide of Suvendu Adhikari, Chandranath Rath, was fatally shot, and his driver, Buddhadeb Bera, underwent multiple surgeries after sustaining critical bullet injuries.
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