Suvendu Adhikari
IndiapoliticianMaleb. 19704.0Global Dominance: 0.03%Suvendu Adhikari is a prominent Indian politician and the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been vocal about his party's ambitions to challenge the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal. Following the BJP's significant victory in the Delhi assembly elections, Adhikari expressed confidence that the party would replicate this success in West Bengal in the upcoming 2026 elections.
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Suvendu Adhikari claimed that two TMC legislators had filed complaints about fake signatures on a party resolution.
TMC vs TMC out in open: Major setback for Mamata Banerjee as rebel MLAs claim support of nearly 50 MLAs | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-03
CM Suvendu Adhikari hit back at Banerjee’s claims, saying TMC is in a pathetic condition.
Maharashtra-model in Bengal? Mamata Banerjee fights to fend off crisis amid MLA exodus buzz | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2026-06-03
Suvendu Adhikari claimed that two TMC legislators had filed complaints regarding their 'fake' signatures.
Turmoil in Trinamool: How the 'fake signature' row challenges Mamata's grip on party after West Bengal poll rout | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-02
Suvendu Adhikari is a Bengal leader whose convoy was allegedly attacked, prompting criticism from BJP.
Why did a CM have to personally retrieve file, asks BJP | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-11
Suvendu Adhikari is the leader of opposition in the West Bengal state assembly and alleged that his convoy was attacked by Trinamool Congress workers.
'Even LoP is not safe': BJP on Suvendu Adhikari convoy 'attack'; MHA seeks report from his office | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-11
Suvendu Adhikari made inflammatory comments suggesting that Hindus fleeing persecution in Bangladesh were 'welcome' while Muslims were 'infiltrators'.
India’s electoral roll revision threatens democracy and Muslims, say critics | India
United Kingdom· 2025-12-16
Suvendu Adhikari criticized the state government for mismanagement during the Messi event.
'Mere apology not enough’: BJP targets Mamata over chaos at Messi event in Kolkata; demands legal action | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-14
Suvendu Adhikari accused the state government of gross mismanagement during the Messi event and made demands for accountability.
'Shame on you Mamata!' BJP tears into CM over Messi event mess; makes 3 demands | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-13
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari hit out at Banerjee after her post.
'Not the time for partisan chest-thumping': Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi for 'politicising' floods; calls it political low | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-07
Former member of the Lok Sabha and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari also acknowledged the disaster.
Darjeeling landslides: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit affected areas on Oct 6; helpline number issued | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-05
Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition, criticized Mamata Banerjee's remarks and stated that a case would be registered against her.
Bengal assembly chaos: Mamata’s 'linguistic terror' charge, BJP MLAs suspended, dragged out - as it happened | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-04
West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari staged a sit-in at the Park Street–J L Nehru Road crossing.
One year of RG Kar incident: Police lathi-charge protesters; Suvendu alleges victim's parents and BJP MLAs injured | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-09
Suvendu Adhikari's convoy was allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress workers in Cooch Behar.
West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari's convoy attacked in Cooch Behar: Vehicle damaged, black flags shown; BJP calls it ‘planned’, TMC terms it ‘drama’ | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2025-08-05Suvendu Adhikari called for a Bihar-like SIR in West Bengal, referencing the inclusion of Bangladeshi Muslims and Rohingyas.
'Misleading, baseless': EC fact-checks P Chidambaram's migrant voters claim; warns against politicising SIR | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-03
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has been involved in the political discourse surrounding Bengali identity.
Detentions, protests & identity: Bengal’s poll battle heats up | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-28
Suvendu Adhikari is the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly and criticized Mamata Banerjee's temple projects as unconstitutional.
Temple politics in Bengal: How Mamata Banerjee is trying to counter BJP's 'Jai Ma Kali' push | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-22
Suvendu Adhikari’s comments advising Bengal’s people not to travel to Kashmir have drawn fire in J&K.
Suvendu Adhikari’s call to stay off Kashmir riles own party, NC slams it as ‘terrorism’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-13
On Tuesday, Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari had alleged that the OBC list was flawed and stemmed from 'appeasement politics'.
West Bengal makes minor tweaks to OBC list struck down by HC | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2025-06-12
Suvendu Adhikari is the Leader of the Opposition who claimed the state government's fresh survey was flawed.
‘Encourages conversions’: BJP slams Mamata government’s stand on OBC list; calls it ‘dangerous precedent’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-11
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari criticized the police actions regarding Sharmistha Panoli's arrest, calling it 'police overzealousness' and 'a case of police atrocities'.
'Hope she learnt a lesson': Sharmistha Panoli gets bail; father says ‘we didn’t like some of her videos' | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-05
Suvendu Adhikari met with senior BSF officers to express gratitude for Purnam's release.
Purnam Kumar Shaw Emotional Call Home: BSF Jawan Says ‘Main Bol Raha Hoon’ to Wife | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2025-05-15
Suvendu Adhikari skipped the temple event, opting to address a religious gathering instead.
'Apparent betrayal': Turmoil in Bengal BJP as Dilip Ghosh visits Mamata’s temple event | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-01
Suvendu Adhikari claimed that more than 400 Hindus were forced to flee their homes in Dhulian, Murshidabad.
'Migrating within Bengal': Mamata's minister makes bizarre claim as many flee homes amid anti-Waqf protests | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-14
A PIL filed by advocate Anish Mukherjee on behalf of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has sought central forces.
'Kitni jagah ye card kheloge, ghis chuka hai': RJD hits back as BJP calls Murshidabad violence ‘targeted attacks on Hindus’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-13
BJP leader and West Bengal Assembly's Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari claimed that over 400 people have been 'forced to flee' their houses following the violence.
Murshidabad violence: Over 150 arrested, BJP claims Hindus 'forced to flee' - Top developments | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-13
Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari argued that the deployment was ineffective and not being implemented properly on the ground.
Murshidabad unrest: Calcutta HC intervenes, ‘We cannot stay silent’; deploys central forces amid Waqf Act protests | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari moved the Calcutta High Court, seeking deployment of central forces in the state.
At least 3 deaths reported in Waqf-related violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district: Police | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12
Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari criticized the Mamata Banerjee administration regarding the unrest.
Over 110 arrested in Murshidabad in violence over Waqf Act, internet suspended, raids on in other districts: West Bengal police | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2025-04-12Suvendu Adhikari is the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal assembly who accused Mamata Banerjee of corruption.
'Dirty game being played': Mamata tries to woo sacked Bengal teachers as BJP piles pressure over school jobs caseIndia· 2025-04-07
Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition, has demanded Mamata Banerjee's arrest over the recruitment scandal.
Job loss for 25,752 teachers- Mamata and Bengal's moment of reckoning | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-05
