Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who presided over BJP legislature party meeting said that all the proposals were received in favour of Suvendu Adhikari.
Birth: Born on December 15, 1970, into a politically influential family in East Midnapore.Political Rise: Started in Congress, later joining the TMC in 1998, and played a crucial role in the 2007 Nandigram land acquisition movement.
Career Highlights: Served as MP (2009–2016) and a Minister (Transport) in the Mamata Banerjee government (2016–2020) before switching to the BJP.2026 Victory: Adhikari won the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, securing victories in both Nandigram and Bhabanipur (defeating TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee by 15,105 votes), establishing him as the state’s most prominent BJP face.
