Top news of the day May 8, 2026: Suvendu elected new CM of West Bengal; CPI, CPI(M) extend unconditional support to TVK, and more

Top news of the day May 8, 2026: Suvendu elected new CM of West Bengal; CPI, CPI(M) extend unconditional support to TVK, and more

A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.

Suvendu Adhikari is sworn in as Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a significant political shift in West Bengal.

PM Modi honours 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar during Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata's vibrant Brigade Parade Grounds.

Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, rises from Mamata Banerjee's aide to a pivotal political figure.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari chairs his first Cabinet meeting, finalizing six projects and ensuring continuity of social welfare schemes.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari chairs his first Cabinet meeting, finalizing six projects and ensuring continuity of social welfare schemes.