Person

Suvendu Adhikari

Chief Minister of West Bengal

Also known as Subhendu Adhikari, Suvendu Adhikary

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West Bengal launches Bidyut Prahari to curb theft

West 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.

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Adhikari dares Banerjee contest Diamond Harbour

West 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.

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Key facts

Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of the 15th Lok Sabha, Member of the 16th Lok Sabha, Member of the 17th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister of West Bengal
Citizenship: India
Born: December 15, 1970

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