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- Two Motor Vehicle Inspectors Suspended Rampur Checkpost BribeWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the immediate suspension of two Motor Vehicle Inspectors at Rampur checkpost after they allegedly harassed a truck driver and demanded a bribe, citing an unlawful ₹22,000 demand and a swift zero-tolerance stance. The Anti-Corruption Branch has launched a criminal inquiry and the matter has been referred for further investigation, with inspectors Nazimul Haque and Anupam Banerjee named in the case.7 src · Jul 24, 2026
- Adhikari dares Banerjee contest Diamond HarbourWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari escalated the BJP–Trinamool standoff in the state assembly by daring Abhishek Banerjee to contest from Diamond Harbour in 2031 and slamming his 2031 “accounts to settle” remark, while also defending the assembly’s speaker-selection process amid internal opposition complaints. The exchanges underscore a deepening political rift as both parties trade barbs and focus on leadership and electoral strategy ahead of future polls.5 src · Jul 22, 2026
- West Bengal launches Bidyut Prahari to curb theftWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the Bidyut Prahari mobile app to report electricity theft, hazards, and related issues with complaint tracking and reporter anonymity, while asserting zero tolerance for theft and unpaid factory bills alongside a humane approach for households with pending dues. He also announced reforms to recruitment in the Electricity Department to be routed through the Public Service Commission.7 src · Jul 21, 2026