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BJPSince 2026Male
Suvendu Adhikari
Chief Minister of West Bengal
About
Suvendu Adhikari is the Chief Minister of West Bengal since May 2026, becoming the first BJP Chief Minister of the state. He led BJP to a historic victory over Mamata Banerjee's TMC in the 2026 assembly elections. A former TMC leader who switched to BJP, he famously defeated CM Mamata in the 2021 Nandigram by-election.
Age
56
In office since
2026
Education
B.A.
Constituency
Nandigram
Declared Wealth
MyNeta₹63.78 Cr
Total assets
₹1.42 Cr
Liabilities
Net worth: ₹62.36 Crafter liabilities
Source: ECI affidavit — most recent election declaration
Tracked Court Cases
1 caseCBINarada sting operation — alleged bribe-taking caught on camera
Sources: ECI affidavit, ADR India, court records. Status as of last public disclosure.
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StateWest Bengal →
Ruling PartyBJP
CMSuvendu Adhikari
AllianceNDA
Last Election2026
Assembly seats
208 / 294 seats