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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicSuvendu Adhikari

Topic: Suvendu Adhikari

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.

‘Will again move court’: Senior BJP leader Suvendu stopped from visiting restive Sandeshkhali

This was the third time in the last eight days that Adhikari has been stopped from visiting the restive area.

‘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.

‘Personal decision, he is still a BJP MLA’, says Mamata on Mukul Roy’s trip to Delhi

Day after Delhi trip caused a stir with his son even filing a missing complaint, Mukul Roy said he was 'always with BJP'. He had quit BJP & returned to TMC after 2021 assembly polls.

Bengal CIC appointment ‘unfortunate’ — Suvendu slams governor again, other BJP leaders steer clear

Former DGP Virendra, said to be handpicked by Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, took oath as state CIC Monday, leading to fresh criticism against Governor C.V. Ananda Bose from Adhikari.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.