Suvendu Adhikari
Profile
Suvendu Adhikari is an Indian politician serving as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal since May 2026. A prominent figure in state politics, he previously served as the Leader of the Opposition from 2021 to 2026. Adhikari began his career with the Indian National Congress and later played a pivotal role in the Trinamool Congress before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2020. Known for his leadership during the Nandigram movement, he advocates for stricter border security and immigration policies.
Details
- Born
- 1970-12-15 · 55 years old
- Birth place
- Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
- Education
- Master of Arts in Environmental studies, Rabindra Bharati University
- Career
- Minister of Transport, Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Chairperson of Jute Corporation of India, Councillor of Kanthi Municipality
