Take east: On the BJP government in West Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a resounding victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 207 out of 294 seats. Suvendu Adhikari, former Leader of the Opposition and now the new Chief Minister, defeated incumbent Mamata Banerjee in her own constituency, marking a significant shift in power dynamics. The BJP's success can be attributed to its strategic focus on booth-level organization, leveraging Hindu identity politics, and exploiting popular dissatisfaction with the TMC's governance. The party's victory comes with challenges, including restoring law and order after targeted violence.
22 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Parambrata Chatterjee aligned with the Trinamool Congress after the West Bengal Assembly election, prompting criticism from BJP leader Keya Ghosh.
23 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
West Bengal's Chief Minister announced a new recruitment policy to address past recruitment scams and improve transparency in examinations.
24 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a new policy of "Sabka Hisab" to hold all accountable, including the Trinamool Congress.
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