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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicSuvendu Adhikari

Topic: Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari hits back at Mamata over Bengal SIR: ‘Call to halt an admission of defeat’

This was after Bengal CM wrote to Election Commission flagging 'serious irregularities, procedural violations and administrative lapses' in the ongoing revision of electoral rolls.

Bangladesh isn’t breaking from dynasties. It’s merely changing surnames

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

‘Replica’ FIRs after defection—in HC’s relief to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, a hint at political vendetta

Calcutta High Court quashed 15 FIRs against West Bengal Leader of Opposition Adhikari, adding that remaining probe in 4 cases be handed over to an SIT including both CBI & state police.

After Nishikant, Dilip Ghosh latest BJP leader to attack SC over Pahalgam, blames court for lives lost

After Nishkant Dubey blamed the Supreme Court for "civil war" in the country, Dilip Ghosh directly attacked the top court for the 22 April Kashmir terror attack.

Tapasi Mondal’s ‘aya ram gaya ram’ is routine in Bengal. Now the communal genie is out

MLA Tapasi Mondal’s party switch—which she blamed on the BJP’s ‘divisive agenda’—saw a spate of communally charged comments from Suvendu Adhikari. Mamata’s lieutenants hit back in kind.

Demanding closure of minority cell, BJP’s Suvendu says ‘Sabka saath, sabka vikas’ must stop, sparks row

Drawing flak for his rejection of what Modi uses as a slogan to define his inclusive governance, the BJP MLA later said his statement had no link to PM's development work.

From HC to people’s court — how ex-judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay is gearing up for Tamluk poll debut

Sitting MP is younger brother of Suvendu Adhikari. TMC candidate is Debangshu Bhattacharya of ‘Khela Hobe’ fame, while Sayan Banerjee is CPI(M)’s nominee for seat voting Saturday.

BJP shouldn’t fight BJP in West Bengal. And repeat 2021 mistakes in 2024

The BJP workers and leaders got disheartened in 2021 after being forced to work for ex-TMC leaders in their party—their sworn enemies. This even led to violent protests.

Did BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari call Sikh IPS officer ‘Khalistani’? War of words over Sandeshkhali incident

Suvendu Adhikari, leader of Oppn in Bengal assembly, denies allegation that he called IPS officer Jaspreet Singh 'Khalistani' when BJP delegation was stopped from entering Sandeskhali.

‘Govts can’t spend taxpayer money on temples’ — Suvendu questions Mamata’s ‘Jagannath replica’ promise

Leader of Opposition in assembly Suvendu Adhikari’s remarks come weeks after it was confirmed that the consecration of Lord Ram’s idol at Ayodhya will take place in January.

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The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.