Suvendu Adhikari holds first ‘janata darbar’ after becoming CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. File | Photo credit: PTI

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday (May 18, 2026) held his first ‘janata darbar’ after assuming office, hearing the demands and grievances of the people at the BJP office in Kolkata.

Mr. Adhikari, who was sworn in 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 interactions with the CM at the BJP office in Kolkata’s Salt Lake area.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath holds regular ‘janata darbars’ in the state, while former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also organized hearings of these people during his tenure.

Meanwhile, the West Bengal BJP, in a post on X, said the “twin engine” government in the state had taken several important decisions and measures during the first week after assuming office – from May 9 to May 16.

“What West Bengal under TMC could not deliver in 15 years, the twin engine government started showing in the very first week. This is the new West Bengal and the speed of real governance,” it said.

Published – 18 May 2026 12:41 IST