Suvendu Adhikari To Be Bengal's Next Chief Minister? Key BJP Meet On Friday

Wednesday, 6 May 2026Newsdesk

Adhikari defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for a second time, widening his victory margin in this election.

New Delhi 06 May 2026

As per news report of NDTV,The BJP's giant-slayer Suvendu Adhikari is likely to be the next chief minister of West Bengal, sources have indicated, succeeding his former mentor Mamata Banerjee.

A meeting of the BJP's legislative party will be held in Kolkata on Friday (May 8) to discuss the formation of the government after the party swept the recent state elections. Sources suggest that the BJP is scouting for a venue for the meeting since the party's state headquarters may not be able to host the 207 winning candidates.

Source - NDTV