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Suvendu Adhikari to be West Bengal CM? Mamata rout puts 'giantkiller' in focus

Times of India · May 6, 2026, 7:42 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Suvendu Adhikari's name is gaining traction for the Chief Minister's post in West Bengal. The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant electoral victory, surpassing the Trinamool Congress. Adhikari, a key BJP leader, has demonstrated his electoral prowess by defeating Mamata Banerjee. The B

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