From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari set to become West Bengal chief minister
A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.
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Mamata Banerjee is the founder of the Trinamool Congress party and a prominent Indian politician.
Sisir Adhikari is a veteran MP and Suvendu Adhikari's father, influential in West Bengal's politics.
Chief Minister of West Bengal.
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A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.
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