Suvendu Adhikari holds first 'janata darbar' after becoming CM
Suvendu Adhikari held his first 'janata darbar' as West Bengal Chief Minister on May 18, 2026, engaging with citizens at a BJP office in Kolkata. He plans to conduct regular public hearings to address the demands and grievances of the people. The West Bengal BJP highlighted significant actions taken by the government in its first week in office, contrasting it with the previous administration's performance.
- ▪Suvendu Adhikari is the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, having taken office on May 9, 2026.
- ▪He conducted his first 'janata darbar' on May 18, 2026, at a BJP office in Kolkata.
- ▪The West Bengal BJP claimed that the new government has made significant progress in its first week compared to the previous administration.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday (May 18. 2026) held his first ‘janata darbar' after assuming office, hearing people's demands and grievances at a BJP office in Kolkata.Mr. Adhikari, who took oath as the State's first BJP Chief Minister on May 9, has decided to hold regular ‘janata darbar’ (public hearing) sessions, a party leader said.Several people, including students, participated in the interactions with the CM at the BJP office in Salt Lake area in Kolkata.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath holds regular ‘janata darbars’ in the State, while former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, too, organised such people’s hearings during his tenure.Meanwhile, the West Bengal BJP, in a post on X, said several major decisions and actions were taken by the “double…
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